In September 2004 the FEP (Portuguese Equestrian Federation) delivers to FEI (International Equestrian Federation) – the application for the organization of the European Championship "Open" 2007.

In November 2005, in Monte Carlo, Portugal defends, before the FEI, its application and presents the many reasons for which Portugal will be the best host to receive an event from this nature.

In December 2005, amongst many other applications, FEI adjudicates the candidacy of Portugal and attributes to it the organization of the European Championship "Open" 2007.