Some things never change. Today, men try to impress women by showing off their cars and motorcycles. 100 years ago, impressing women with the transportation of the day was still key:
Duty of an Escort.
When a gentleman has made an engagement to go riding with a lady he should not keep her waiting clad in her riding costume, and should be very careful in selecting the horse she is to ride, and if possible secure one easily managed. He should leave nothing to the stable men, but personally examine the saddle and bridle to see that everything is secure and in its place.
Before he mounts, he must see that the lady is comfortably seated in her saddle. He should take his position on the right of the lady, open all gates, and be constantly on the alert that nothing frightens the horse the lady is riding; every attention possible should be given her.
From: Polite Life and Etiquette, 1891
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