Founded in Australia by Quentin Wallace, IRT now maintains offices in five different countries and employs better than 100 people globally.

“For over 50 years now, our view has been to treat horses under our care, as if they are our own,” said IRT Managing Director Chris Burke. “Safety, compliance and operational excellence is first and foremost in everything that we do. Our clients trust us with the transport of their horses and everyone in our team is dedicated to ensuring the safe arrival of each and every horse under our care, to its final destination.”

In celebrating its own achievements, IRT is also recognizing 'under-the-radar' contributors: the grooms, loading staff, airport operators, veterinarians, and owners and trainers who have turned to IRT for their transport needs.

Added Burke: “Without Quentin's vision and, the dedication of all of the staff and people connected with IRT throughout our 50-year journey, we wouldn't be able to celebrate such outstanding success.”

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Tex Sutton's lease on “Air Horse One” expired on May 8, and negotiations for a new lease have begun but are not yet complete. Other temporary alternatives include seeking a lease on a slightly smaller aircraft, or chartering flights for a full load of horses.

In the meantime, Tex Sutton is acting as an authorized agent for FedEx's equine air transport services, which will carry Belmont Stakes weekend contenders from the West Coast to New York on May 29 and June 2, according to the company's website.

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