Is it permitted to ride an animal on Chol Hamoed from city to city or for no particular reason?

HolidaysChol HamoedAnimal Use

Synopsis

According to Rema, riding is permitted on Chol Hamoed between cities and even without any purpose, though this differs from Mechaber's requirement of purpose.

Early Acharonim
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Lesser cited
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