As part of the FEI European Endurance Championship «Open» Portugal 2007 – Qatar Challenge that will take place in Companhia das Lezírias and Barroca D’Alva, the two venues of the Championship, our participants and the general public will be able to attend, on the nights of the 4th and 5th September, to two equestrian Shows of remarkable quality. These Shows that are programmed to start at 21h00 are entitled “LUSITANA PAIXÃO” and “DREAMS”, both with a great musical and theatrical component, aim to reflect the renowned Portuguese horse breeding and Portugal’s culture and tradition with the magnificent Lusitano horses. The best riders of the Portuguese Traditional Riding as well as the World and Europe Champions of Riding will perform these shows and one can still be able to assist to the performances of several other renowned Portuguese artists. These equestrian musicals will still be complemented with some of most worldwide famous FADO singers, other tauromaquic performances, Portuguese folklore and many other surprises. The Organising Committee aims to open this important event in the most remarkable way, offering the participant 26 nations, a part of our country and our culture. These shows will have the high sponsorship of the Dubai Equestrian Club. TIMETABLE 4th September 2007 – Tuesday 09h00 Official Opening of the boxes 5th September 2007 – Wednesday 21h00 Show * 6th September 2007 – Thursday 10h00 Briefing Chefs d’Equipe 11h30 Briefing Team Vets 15h00 1st. Briefing for the PRESS 18h00 Parade presentation of the teams Official presentation of the Officials 21h00 Show * 7th September 2007 – Friday 10h00/13h00 Veterinary Inspections 15h00 Press Conference with the presences of: President of the Organising Committee President of the Jury President of the Veterinarian Commission Foreign Technical Delegate 15h30 Press Conference with the presence of: Portuguese Chef d’Equipe Portuguese Team 17h00 Briefing Chefs d’Equipe II 8th September 2007 – Saturday 06h30 Starting of the race 21h00 Prize Giving – FEI EUROPEAN ENDURANCE CHAMPIOSHIP OPEN – Qatar Challenge – PODIUM 9th September 2007 – Sunday 09h00 Best Physical Condition 12h00 Official Ceremony – Prize Giving of the FEI EUROPEAN ENDURANCE CHAMPIOSHIP + FEI EUROPEAN ENDURANCE CHAMPIOSHIP OPEN – Qatar Challenge Parade of the riders that finished the race 12h45 PRESS CONFERENCE with the 3 Individual Winners and the Wining Teams of both classifications. 13h15 Closing lunch