caption: Allowing civilians to compete in a sport that was originally called ``The Military'' and women to compete on an equal basis with men were evolutionary changes. But the change from the Classic to the short format at the 2004 Olympics was revolutionary. With the removal of endurance as the essential aspect of the competition, eventing became a test of technical skills. Our elite riders have developed those skills to such a degree that amateur riders juggling careers and families with their passion for horses are turning to the few remaining Classic events. Time constraints have turned the Classic into the amateur event rider's Olympics. | © <PERSON>