Between 1902 and 1906 Gorman’s Diving Horses, named King and Queen, would jump from a platform as high as 40 feet into a pool of water. This brother and sister pair of graceful white Arabian horses were said to jump without provocation.

From an article in the Street Railway Journal"

“JW Gorman the Boston amusement purveyor learned of the existence of a pair of young horses which possessed this remarkable trait. Recognizing the high exhibition value of such an act he finally succeeded in purchasing them for park performances. The animals which are brother and sister are named respectively King and Queen. They are pure white in color and are said to be of Arabian descent. It appears that they were never taught to dive but that trait is hereditary with them. Since coming into Mr. Gorman’s possession they have proved to be among the most attractive features at hundreds of parks and fairs in America and Europe. When ready to perform both animals are brought to the foot of a long incline leading to a platform in mid air. King very courteously permits Queen to precede him for the diving act. Upon reaching the platform the mare places her forefeet on a little shelf below the platform and lowering her head springs outward and downward diving 40 ft through the air into a shallow lake. As soon as the mare has left the water her partner repeats the act. Although neither of these animals has been educated in the usual sense of word they show a high degree of intelligence and their evident pleasure in diving.”