On April 10, the 145th Cavalcade of Herve held its traditional procession which was the highlight of the event. Due to an outbreak of rhinopneumonia in the region, ten horses were unable to attend, and the organizers had to use several tractors instead.
Despite this setback, the event was still successful, with an estimated 50,000 to 55,000 attendees according to the Hervien tourist office. The procession began at 2:30 pm, led by the Clique of the Royal Guard Saint-Jean, followed by around forty groups, some from France, the Netherlands, and Mexico.
Although there were concerns regarding the horses due to the presence of rhinopneumonia in the region, a significant number of horses were still present. Only three tractors were needed to replace the unvaccinated horses that had been absent as a precautionary measure. The horses were checked by veterinarians, who also took their temperatures.
The event will come to a close on Monday evening with the fireworks display scheduled for 9:30 pm.
It was on April 10 that the traditional procession of the 145th Cavalcade of Herve took place, the high point of the event. As they had announced before the event, the organizers had to resort to several tractors to replace the ten horses absent due to an epidemic of rhinopneumonia in the region.
However, the event remained a success: the Hervien tourist office estimates that it welcomed 50,000 to 55,000 people.
The procession set off with, as usual, the Clique of the Royal Guard Saint-Jean in the lead, Monday shortly following 2:30 p.m. About forty groups followed, some of them from France, the Netherlands or even Mexico.
Despite the fears of the leaders linked to the presence of rhinopneumonia in the region, the horses were numerous: only three tractors had to come as reinforcements to replace the unvaccinated animals, absent as a precaution. Veterinarians also took the temperatures of the horses. The show will end Monday evening with the return of the fireworks, at 9:30 p.m.
In conclusion, despite the absence of ten horses due to the epidemic of rhinopneumonia in the region, the 145th Cavalcade of Herve was still a massive success. The tourist office estimated that the event welcomed around 50,000 to 55,000 people. The procession, led by the Clique of the Royal Guard Saint-Jean, also had participants from France, the Netherlands, and even Mexico. Even though tractors had to replace the horses, the show went on with only three tractors needed. The organizers ensured that the health of the animals was a top priority, with veterinarians taking their temperatures. The event ended with a spectacular fireworks display. The 145th Cavalcade of Herve was undoubtedly a memorable event for all those who attended.
