Four-legged Olympians are on the road to Rio.

British-stabled horses from teams including New Zealand, Australia and China took off from England on Friday.

The planes can take up to 40 horses at a time, and most of the animals have made journeys like this many times before.

Vets and grooms travel with the animals to ensure their well-being.

It’s an 11 hour and 40 minute flight to the first Olympics in South America.

Once they arrive in Brazil, the horses will travel under police escort to the Olympic venue.

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