Flappers & Fiction

It began in 1849 with a few daring young men curious to see how far they could jeopardize their necks without actually breaking them. This delightful history of tandem driving—hitching horses single file rather than abreast—traces the sport from a scandalous novelty to a high-society art form. You’ll read about the witty bishop who likened the rein grip to prayer, and study the specific finger placement required for the difficult American one-handed style. It is, quite simply, a precarious and elegant dance of leather and nerve.