Program
Wednesday, October 23
09h00 - 17h00
Welcome to participant
14h00 - 18h00
Freestyle Sound check (Essais des musiques RLM)
18h 30
Opening Ceremony - Cérémonie d’ouverture des championnats
19h 30
Welcome drink of the competitors
Thursday, October 24
09h00 - 12h30
PRIMERA (young horses test 1) Outdoor Arena
09h15 - 12h30
GOLEGA (Imposed test level 1) Indoor Arena
12h45 - 14h15
Freestyle Sound check (Essais des musiques RLM)
14h30 - 17h45
LISBOA (Imposed test level 3) Indoor Arena
18h15
Prizes Giving: Primera, Golega, Lisboa, Indoor Arena
18h45 - 19h45
Freestyle Sound check (Essais des musiques RLM)
20h15
The Netherland evening
Friday, October 25
08h45 - 12h00
SEVILLA (Imposed test level 2) Indoor Arena
13h30 - 16h00
MADRID Saint Georges FEI (Imposed test level 4) Indoor Arena
16h30 - 17h10
MAGISTRALE Inter A FEI (Imposed test level 5) Indoor Arena
17h30 - 18h45
REYALE Grand Prix FEI (Imposed test level 6) Indoor Arena
19h15
Prizes Giving: Sevilla, Reyale, Madrid, Magistrale, ,
20h15
Cocktail Riders dinner - Soirée des Cavaliers
Saturday, October 26
08h30 - 12h00
NOVILLA (young horses test 2) Outdoor Arena
08h45 - 11h45
CARMENCITA (Freestyle level 1 Golega) Indoor Arena
13h00 - 16h15
FANDANGO (Freestyle for level 3 Lisboa) Indoor Arena
16h45 - 17h30
BAILARINA (Freestyle for level 5 Magistrale) Indoor Arena
17h50 - 19h10
IBERICA (Freestyle for level 6 Reyale) Indoor Arena
19h30
Prizes Giving: Novilla, Carmencita, Fandango, Bailarina, Iberica.
20h30
Great Gala dinner
Sunday, October 27
08h30 - 11h45
FLAMENCA (Freestyle level 2 Sevilla) Indoor Arena
12h45 - 15h15
LUSITANIA (Freestyle for level 4 Madrid) Indoor Arena
15h30
Prizes Giving: Flamenca, Lusitania.
16h00
Prizes Giving ceremony (European championship, individual and team)
The times indicated are eventually subject to change
Le mot
Du Président MCI Europe
Au nom des Masters du Cheval Ibérique que je représente, je tiens à remercier Lieuwe Koopmans
de nous accueillir dans les belles installations du Hippisch Centrum Exloo pour la 28ème finale du MCI
Je remercie également tous les membres de l'association MCI NL pour sa participation à la
préparation de cet événement important, et tous les autres MCI Europe pour leur soutien ces derniers jours.
Sans oublier bien sûr tous les partenaires qui ont contribué à l'édition de cette brochure.
Après un accueil chaleureux en France en 2023, nous sommes particulièrement heureux d'être cette
année aux Pays-Bas, qui ont rejoint la grande famille du MCI en 2018. Grâce au travail passionné de
Jacqueline de Ridder, les Iberische dressuur Masters (MCI-NL) ils ont même remporté pour la première
fois la Team Cup l'année dernière.
Je sais que pour beaucoup d'entre vous, c'est une première de partir aussi loin et de traverser
plusieurs pays avec vos chevaux. Mais quoi de plus fantastique que de découvrir un nouveau pays entre
amis.
Je suis également heureux que nous ayons cette année le plaisir de fêter les 10 ans du MCI GB, en
pleine croissance, grâce à Karen Bourdon qui œuvre quotidiennement à son développement. Pour devenir
cette année le plus grand circuit MCI d'Europe en 2024.
Mais le plus important est de toujours préserver la fameuse "ambiance Masters", qui nous comble
de plaisir.
Et enfin, merci à vous tous, cavaliers, entraîneurs, juges, propriétaires, éleveurs, sponsors et
supporters qui êtes présents, malgré la longue distance à parcourir jusqu'ici.
Convaincu du succès de cet événement, la Finale Européenne reviendra en France début novembre
2025, et j'attends les candidatures pour 2026, 2027.....
Je vous souhaite à tous un très bon concours, quel que soit le classement.
L'important est de participer et de partager tous ces moments privilégiés qui nous réunissent tous
autour d'une même passion : le dressage, les chevaux ibériques et la fameuse "ambiance Masters"
Philippe ROCH
Het woord
Van de president MCI Europe
Namens de Masters of the Iberian Horse die ik vertegenwoordig, wil ik Lieuwe Koopmans bedanken
om ons te verwelkomen in de prachtige faciliteiten van Hippisch Centrum Exloo voor de 28e MCI-finale. Ik
bedank ook alle leden van de MCI NL-vereniging voor hun deelname aan de voorbereiding van dit
belangrijke evenement, en alle andere MCI Europe voor hun steun de afgelopen dagen. En natuurlijk niet
te vergeten alle partners die hebben geholpen bij het publiceren van deze brochure.
Na een warm welkom in Frankrijk in 2023, ziyn we bijzonder blij om dit jaar in Nederland te zijn,
dat zich in 2018 bij de grote MCI-familie heeft aangesloten. Dankzij het gepassioneerde werk van
Jacqueline de Ridder wonnen de Iberische dressuur Masters (MCI-NL) vorig jaar zelfs voor het eerst de
Team Cup.
Ik weet dat het voor velen van jullie een primeur is om zo ver te gaan en met jellie paarden meerdere
landen te doorkruisen. Maar wat is er fantastischer dan een nieuw land te ontdekken met vrienden.
Ik ben ook blij dat we dit jaar het genoegen hebben om de 10e verjaardag te vieren van MCI GB,
die snel groeit, dankzij Karen Bourdon die dagelijks aan de ontwikkeling ervan werkt. Om dit jaar in 2024
de grootste MCI van Europa te worden.
Maar het belangrijkste is om altijd de beroemde "Masters-sfeer" te behouden, die ons met plezier
vervult.
En tot slot, dank aan jullie allemaal, ruiters, trainers, juryleden, eigenaren, fokkers, sponsors en
supporters die aanwezig zijn, ondanks de lange afstand om hier te komen.
Overtuigd van het succes van dit evenement, keert de Europese finale begin november 2025 terug
naar Frankrijk, en ik wacht op de inschrijvingen voor 2026, 2027 .....
Ik wens jullie allemaal een zeer plezierige wedstrijd, ongeacht de rangschikking.
Het belangrijkste is om deel te nemen en al deze speciale momenten te delen die ons allemaal
samenbrengen rond dezelfde passie: dressuur, Iberische paarden en de beroemde "Masters-sfeer"
Philippe ROCH
Le mot
Du Président MCI Europe
On behalf of the Masters of the Iberian Horse that I represent, I would like to thank Lieuwe
Koopmans to welcome us in the beautiful facilities of Hippisch Centrum Exloo for the 28th MCI
final
I also thank all the members of the MCI NL association for its participation in the
preparation of this important event, and all the other MCI Europe for their support in recent days.
And of course, not forgetting all the partners who helped publish this brochure.
After a warm welcome in France in 2023, we are particularly happy to be in the Netherlands
this year, which joined the great MCI family in 2018. Thanks to the passionate work of Jacqueline
de Ridder the Iberische dressuur Masters (MCI-NL) even won the Team Cup for the first-time last
year.
I know that for many of you, it is a first to go so far and to cross several countries with your
horses. But what could be more fantastic than discovering a new country with friends.
I am also happy that this year we have the pleasure of celebrating the 10th anniversary of
MCI GB, which is growing rapidly, thanks to Karen Bourdon who works daily on its development.
It became this year in 2024, the largest MCI in Europe.
But the most important thing is to always preserve the famous "Masters atmosphere", which
fills us with pleasure.
And finally, thanks to all of you, riders, trainers, judges, owners, breeders, sponsors and
supporters who are present, despite of the long distance to come here.
Convinced of the success of this event, the European Final will return to France at the
beginning of November 2025, and I await the applications for 2026, 2027 .....
I wish you all a very enjoyable contest, whatever the ranking.
The important thing is to participate and share all these special moments that bring us
together all around the same passion: dressage, Iberian horses and the famous “Masters
atmosphere”
Philippe ROCH
28th Final
Masters du Cheval Ibérique
2024
Presidents of the event
Lieuwe KOOPMANS
Event Director
Philippe ROCH
President of ground jury
Patricia WOLTERS (NED)
FEI k*
Ground Jury
Olivier SMEETS (BEL)
FEI 3*
Nicoletta MILANESE (ITA)
FEI 2*
Michael RENARD (FRA)
FEI 2*
Monica DROHM (NED)
Level GP
Pamela BUSHELL (GBR)
Level GP
Claude DAVID-MOUGEL (FRA)
FEI N*
Pauline van NISPEN (NED)
Level SG
Kirsty MEPHAM (GBR)
Level GP
Roger DECOK (BEL)
Level GP
Chief Steward
Didier FERRER (FRA)
FEI 3*
Steward
Lydia KREMER DUCANEAUX (NED)
Jean Louis VALKENBORGH (BEL)
Appel committee
Philippe ROCH, Patricia WOLTERS, Didier FERRER
Great Britain team captain: Karen BOURDON
French team captain: Christel DELAIGLE
Dutch team captain: Kylie BEEKENKAMP
Belgian team captain: Francis CARLENS & Dirk VANHOVE
Italy team captain: Nicoletta MILANESE
e plus grand rassemblement mondial de chevaux Ibériques en compétition dressage !
The association MASTERS DU CHEVAL IBERIQUE (MCI)
organizes dressage events every year, with a view to selection for the
European MASTERS final. The aim is to bring together in a friendly
atmosphere all people driven by the same passions: dressage and the
Iberian horse.
The competition is open to all riders, amateurs or professionals
presenting a full-paper horse of Pure Spanish Breed (PRE) or Lusitano
thoroughbred (PSL or LUS)
It was in 1997 that the fabulous adventure of the Masters of
the Iberian Horse began with a first dressage competition in the South
of France.
The world of competitive dressage then opened up to these
riders who were passionate about the Lusitano horse and the Spanish
horse, its history, its culture, its skills in the show, its bravery, its
beauty, its complicity with man.
Since then, 6 new circuits have been born in Europe: Italy
(2001), Belgium (2005), Spain (2009), Great Britain and the Czech
Republic in 2015, in 2018 the Netherlands joined us.
The Masters of the Iberian Horse has become the showcase for
competitive dressage for Iberian horses in Europe by offering high-
quality stage competitions.
• 1200 competitions organized in Europe.
• 3200 different riders from 11 to 84 years old.
• 3700 different horses (including 2050 in France)
• Representing more than 1000 different breeders.
• 600 official judges, from national to international level..
the world's largest gathering of Iberian horses in dressage
competitions!
's Werelds grootste bijeenkomst van Iberische paarden in de
dressuurcompetitie!
The differents country
MASTERS DU CHEVAL IBERIQUE
1997 à 2024 (28 years)
Our tests: from young horses to Grand Prix (Olympic level)
8 compulsory tests: In order of difficulty
For young horses (6 years maximum) PRIMERA & NOVILLA
For beginner riders and horses over 6 years GOLEGA & SEVILLA,
On FEI (International Equestrian Federation) texts
LISBOA (Test Junior) - MADRID (Prix St Georges) - MAGISTRALE (Inter II)
REYALE (Grand Prix)
6 freestyles, spécial to MCI,
Each corresponding to a level of compulsory tests
CARMENCITA, FLAMENCA, FANDANGO,
LUSITANIA, BAILARINA, IBERICA
Which by their concepts meet with keen interest from judges and spectators..
A specific feature that makes our
Masters recognizable on the
dressage arena is the possibility
of performing in traditional
Spanish or Portuguese costume,
which does not fail to give a
touch of color. The whole gives
a festive note, while respecting
the rigor of classical riding.
All our Tests are judged
only by official dressage
judges, from national to
international level..
MASTERS DU CHEVAL IBÉRIQUE
The association MASTERS OF IBERIAN HORSE (MCI) annually organize many
dressage events, for the selection to the European final, which takes place once every
year.
The purpose is to unite in a friendly atmosphere all those with the same passions:
dressage and Iberian horses. The competition is open to all riders, with a full paper horse:
pure Spanish race or pure Lusitanian.
In 1997 some fifteen riders started the story of MCI in France. Who could have imagined, that
28 years later several hundred riders representing fifteen nationalities would have joined the great
family MCI.
Another particularity and not the least: the famous "MCI spirit" which is
not an empty word. All those who have participated even once in these events
confirm it. The dressage competition organizers who often host these events are
always charmed by the atmosphere that reigns there. In any case, we could define
this spirit by a subtle alchemy: a mixture of seriousness in the competition between
the participants but nevertheless competitors, of sharing, conviviality and good
spirit. This is how it is customary to see the competitors of the same event help each
other, welcome newcomers as they should be and applaud the performances of the
other riders.
Seduced by the M.C.I.
the artist Clément GERBAUD
wanted to be an actor in this adventure
by offering us in 2008 an exclusive work to represent the M.C.I.,
Verleid door wat de M.C.I.
de kunstenaar Clément GERBAUD wilde een acteur zijn in dit
avontuur door ons in 2008 een exclusief werk aan te bieden
om
de M.C.I.