COLE BROS. #6: LIBERTY ACTS
There is a little mix up here as according to the program, the 3rd Liberty Act was worked by James Foster, & John Smith worked an Elephant & Pony in another display.
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Great photos and circus history. Three of Americas greatest horse trainers. Imagine them being on the same show together. Not unusual in those days where the major circuses featured so many equestrian acys in their performances.
I am proud to have known all three and worked with them. Each one was a mentor to me in various ways. All three during their years would have acclaim in riding in a Spainish High trot down the "hippodrome track".
John Smith on a big bay Saddle bred named "LONG JOHN".
Jack Joyce on a handsome fiery black stallion named "WAR CLOUD".
Jorgen Cristiansen on a beautiful palomino stallion named "GOLDEN SUNBURST".
I would in turn copy them with the same on various shows riding my handsome Saddlebred "AMERICAN ANTHEM".
Great gentlemen, versatile trainers and a credit to the equestrian arts and the circus business. I am very proud to have been part of that wonderful fraternity.
P. S. They all enjoyed good food and drink.
I only knew two of the three
Jack Joyce And Jorgen M.Christianson, however with out fear of contradiction they were true Gents.
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