Portugal will host on the 7th October its first CEIO3* (160km) event which includes a Nations Cup.
Five teams and riders from 10 nations (65 horses) will participate in the CEIO which will be held at Barroca d'Alva and Companhia das Lezírias in Alcochete.
One of the objectives of staging this event is the preparation for the European Championship 2007 which will take place in the same venue.
The 160km will be comprise 6 phases:
Vet Gates
Km 36 – Into a hold of 30 min.
Km 32 – Into a hold of 40 min.
Km 28 – Into a hold of 40 min.
Km 25 – Into a hold of 40 min.
Km 22 – Into a hold of 30 min.
Km 17 – Into a hold of 30 min.
(at least one timed hold not shorter than 40 minutes)
For all 160Km rides must have min. 5 Vet gates.
Where compulsory re-examinations required hold time may be increased an extra 10 minutes.