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Document 31990L0428
Horses and donkeys intended for competition — rules on trade
Horses and donkeys intended for competition — rules on trade
SUMMARY OF:
WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE DIRECTIVE?
KEY POINTS
This directive lays down the conditions governing trade in equidae intended for competitions and those concerning their participation in competitions in the EU.
Type of competition
The term ‘competition’ means any equestrian competition, including horse racing, show-jumping, eventing, dressage, events reserved for horse-drawn vehicles and showing classes.
Participation in competitions
Competition rules may not create discrimination based on the place of origin or registration of equidae in the EU. Specifically, equidae from all EU countries must be treated equally with regard to:
However, this obligation does not prevent the organisation of:
EU countries may reserve a certain percentage of the prize money or profits for the safeguarding, development and improvement of breeding in the country where the competition took place.
FROM WHEN DOES THE DIRECTIVE APPLY?
It has applied from 17 July 1990. EU countries had to incorporate it into national law by 1 July 1991.
BACKGROUND
For more information, see:
MAIN DOCUMENT
Council Directive 90/428/EEC of 26 June 1990 on trade in equidae intended for competitions and laying down the conditions for participation therein (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, pp. 60–61)
Successive amendments to Directive 90/428/EEC have been incorporated in the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.
RELATED ACTS
Commission Decision 92/216/EEC of 26 March 1992 on the collection of data concerning competitions for equidae as referred to in Article 4 (2) of Council Directive 90/428/EEC (OJ L 104, 22.4.1992, p. 77)
See consolidated version.
last update 25.07.2016