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04/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/07/2026 10:52

32 FEI World Cup horses land at DFW International Airport

32 FEI World Cup horses land at DFW International Airport

Published on April 07, 2026

Thirty-two majestic European horses competing in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final and Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup Final arrived at DFW International Airport from Europe on April 3 for the FEI World Cup Finals 2026, April 8-12 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

The competition will feature the world's top competitors in both Jumping and Dressage, including Olympic and world champions and their horses from around the globe. Qatar Airways and The Dutta Corp. International Horse Transport conveyed the equine athletes in special cargo stalls with their own passports and in-flight supplies of hay and water.

Because they traveled internationally, the horses quarantined for two days and veterinarians onsite will be checking their health. FEI and Split Rock Jumping Tour are working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding quarantine and isolation requirements to ensure a safe experience for all horses and riders.

Both European and U.S. horses are stabling at Will Rogers Memorial Center equestrian complex just across the street from Dickies Arena.

Single-session tickets for the FEI World Cup Finals 2026 can be found online.

View a video showing the horses' arrival at WRMC.

Photo: Handlers help arriving horses disembark at DFW Airport before their short drive to Fort Worth. Photo courtesy of Split Rock Jumping Tour.

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