In the 1920s high-diving horses were the star attraction at Atlantic City’s Steel Pier. The originator of this mind-boggling practice was Dr. William Frank Carver, who had been making a living in 'Wild West' spectacles alongside the legendary Buffalo Bill.
One of the first stars of the horse-diving world was Carver's own daughter Lorena, who perfected the dangerous stunt over a 25-year period. The main trick, according to fellow former rider Arnette French, was to 'keep your head tucked down to one side;' otherwise, she added, the horse could strike the rider in the face as it surfaced from the water tank.
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