Pilots avoid steep ascents and pride themselves on smooth, uneventful landings. They'll fly out of their way to avoid rough weather so as not to frighten the horses.

One way is in a custom Boeing 727 aircraft that transports about 2,300 horses around the country each year, according to the New York Times. The horse-friendly jet is owned by H.E. "Tex" Sutton ...

While the Prancing Horse emblem transcends the automotive industry as one of the most recognisable icons in the world, ...