Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations.)
These Regulations implement Council Directive 90/428/EEC (O.J. No. L224, 18.8.90, p. 60) on trade in equidae intended for competition and laying down the conditions for participation therein. Subject to specified exceptions, (regulation 3), discrimination in competition on grounds of registration or origin in another Member State is prohibited (regulation 4). If a horse from another Member State is not permitted to compete, reasons must be given in writing to its owner or his authorised representative (regulation 5).