Moving Horses ?
 

Is it only the likes of KLM , Cargolux etc and B747 types ? Given that they have to be flown in the approved " box" - does this box only fit the widebodied jets ? What if you wanted to scale the whole operation down to smaller jet / shorter flights / Europe only ? Could it be done ?

Tex Sutton Forwarding in Lexington Kentucky has the stuff to turn a 727 into a flying barn for up to 21 horses and 16 pax. They are not an air carrier but enter into a long term contract for an airplane. Flew their contracted plane off and on for two years. Great flying. When ATC learned there were horses aboard we were a level below "Life Guard." Coming off Farmington, Long Island one day departure wanted us to tighten up a turn. I replied I had 12 horses standing in back. In 30 seconds we were cleared direct 300 miles down the route.

As above, West Atlantic have a dedicated B737 (based in the UK) for moving horses. Also ASL Europe (TNT) regularly use their 146s for moving horses around Europe.

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Jota Aviation at Southend have the BAe 146-300QT Freighters that used to fly horses with TNT and ASL. Think they carry 8/10 Horses. ASL no longer operate the 146.

ASL Belgium does quite a few horse charters with 737-400.

Yes they do, it's a 737-300 G-JMCL, room for up to 15 horses plus a few seats at the back for grooms, vets, etc.

How many HMs can you fit on a 737?

ER-AFZ was an AN72 dedicated to moving race horses around Europe. Not sure if it still exists.

Boeing 777F is the workhorse now for transporting horses

from where to where?

We have a specialized pallet that just goes through the freight door like a cargo container, and carry horses on regular scheduled freight runs- B737-400F in Australia.