If you ask an equestrian how horses fly, they’ll probably launch into a misguided but well-intended extended explanation of the history of equine locomotion, telling you about how it took centuries for humans to have proof that horses do leave the ground entirely during one phase of the canter or lope. But that’s not what you were asking. You wanted …
Although horses have been transported via airplane for over 80 years, many of the best practices have come through trial and error, experimentation, and experience. Now, industry scientists and experts are coming together in the largest, most extensive study of its kind to find out what the effects of air travel are on the health and welfare of equines. The …
Some horses become stressed easily. A horse is taken out of its comfort zone and placed within an unfamiliar setting during air transportation. An onboard flying groom is tasked with caring for the horse while in transit. The main goal is to keep the horse calm and stress-free until arrival at the horse’s destination.Reducing a Horse’s Stress During Air TransportationDuring …
While Alex Nichols Agency is known for importing and exporting horses by air travel, we get a lot of questions from our clients regarding what accommodations a horse receives while onboard an aircraft. We understand how much you care for your horses, and we take pride in providing the best accommodations for your horse, whether imported or exported. The following …