Olympic modern pentathlon coach Michael Cintas instructs his team members Sam Sacksen, left, and Sheila Taormina during equestrian training in Rancho Mirage, Calif. on July 16, 2008 as preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. (Gannett News Service, Omar Ornelas/The Palm Springs (Calif.) Desert Sun)

Pentathletes honing their skills