 By the 21st century however, openings for amateur riders had become very rare with some years passing with no amateur riders at all taking part.Those that do in the modern era are most usually talented young riders who are often close to turning professional.In the past, such amateur riders would have been joined by army officers, such as David Campbell who won in 1896, and sporting aristocrats, farmers or local huntsmen and point to point riders, who usually opted to ride their own mounts.