Article 3

Member States shall authorise the movement of registered equidae in their territory or send equidae to another Member State only where they satisfy the conditions laid down in Articles 4 and 5.

However, the competent authorities in Member States of destination may grant general or limited exemption in respect of movement of equidae which:

• are being ridden or taken, for sporting or recreational purposes, along roads situated near internal borders of the Community,

• are taking part in cultural or similar events or in activities organised by authorised local bodies situated near internal borders of the Community,

• are intended solely for temporary pasturing or work near internal borders of the Community,

Member States making use of such authorisation shall inform the Commission of the content of the exemptions granted.