Posted By thecircusblog on May 21, 2009
I really cannot take the credit for all the training. My Dad was a fine animal trainer and he knew how to get the best out of an animal. He would not settle for less than perfect as you can see here in this one hand. As I look back, he trained both of us.
Posted By thecircusblog on May 21, 2009
Bongi developed his own style, he would wave his one foot at the audience. He had a great personality and he loved to entertain.
Posted By thecircusblog on May 18, 2009
Dr. Henderson was the chief veterinarian for Ringling Bros Barnum & Baily Circus. This photo was taken in the 1920’s. In this photo he is holding leopard and panther cubs.
Posted By thecircusblog on May 18, 2009
Louis Roth in his older years but his love of animals remain. This photo tells the story: In the end the Lion and the Lamb.
Posted By thecircusblog on May 18, 2009
I believe this photo was taken at the Selig or the Lincoln Park Zoo. What a beautiful pride of male lions! Louis is seated among them showing total command.
Posted By thecircusblog on May 18, 2009
I only recognize two people in this picture. Louis Roth seated in the chair and on the far left Bert Nelson. Photo taken in the 1920’s.
Posted By thecircusblog on May 13, 2009
Jack Wright, one of America’s finest cowboy performers.
Tkank you for all your comments……… Ivan M. Henry
Posted By thecircusblog on May 13, 2009
The Jack Wright photo gallery you are about to see is dedicated to his remaining family, Bob and Bill Wright………And to those American cowboys, then and now.
Posted By thecircusblog on May 13, 2009
A little boy wanted his picture taken with Jack’s horse Paint, as you can see he got his way. The photo taken in the back yard of the 101 show 1926.
