Expert historian, yet novice rider, Lucy Worsley learns the 17th century art of horse ballet leading up to a public performance. Along the way, she explores the origins of this peculiar pastime, witnesses spectacular displays abroad and discovers its surprising legacies.

优雅高贵的马术在17世纪是从大臣到国王都非常热衷的贵族运动，与现代盛装舞步竞技有千丝万缕的联系。

BBC纪录片《权力的缰绳：马上舞步的艺术 Lucy Worsley’s Reins of Power: The Art of Horse Dancing 2015》中，历史学家Lucy Worsley亲自学习传统马术，和骏马一起起舞。