thecircusblog | February 20, 2009
This is Zoeanna Henry displaying her skill at Roman riding. Roman riding is done on two horses in a standing position. It is tremendously difficult especially when doing hurdling or tricks. Thank you Margaret for the comment……………….Notice Zoeanna is hands free, Now that’s some riding.
thecircusblog | February 19, 2009
This picture was taken 1n 1938, either on the Ringling Bros or Al G. Barnes Floto….when Ringling closed because of a strike. This gave Barns and Floto three big cage acts….Stark, Nelson, and Jacobs. I would like to mention that the Jacobs and the Clifford Henry family have been friends for years. Terrel and Dolly would […]
thecircusblog | February 16, 2009
Gargantua…1929-1949. Dick Kroenel raised “Buddy” as he was originally named by Mr. and Mrs. Lintz. He was featured for several years on Ringling Bros. Circus as the largest gorilla ever in captivity. Gargantua died in November 1949 of double pneumonia and also of a skin disease and bad wisdom teeth
thecircusblog | February 15, 2009
Tahar was in the all new 118th edition of Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus.
thecircusblog | February 9, 2009
This chimpanzee Minnie was one of the Albert Fleet chimps. He had his act on the Clyde Beatty Circus.
thecircusblog | February 9, 2009
These little lion cubs will soon be in Clyde’s act. Photo taken in 1937, Clyde Beatty circus.
thecircusblog | February 3, 2009
This is a window poster that Al Kayda used for his circus. A photo or two may could have helped. The year was 1957.
thecircusblog | February 3, 2009
Pete Taylor on the John Robinson Circus center of picture, Photo was taken in 1923.
