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Fred Gerner is a high jumper who has introduced three jumping horses and a dog into his act. Three men in the company ride the horses over the jumps. Only one of the horses stumbled and knocked down a barrier, which is surprising since they do not have much space to pick up speed or land.
The audience actually enjoyed the stumble of the horse because it lent a feeling of danger to the performance.
As long as the horses are able to continue without breaking their legs, the act could succeed on the novelty factor alone.
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Variety Vol. 25:9 (02/03/1912)