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Diving Horse Stunt, 1905

Entitled: "The daring ride of Mrs. Eunice (Winkless) Padfield" shows large crowd of spectators watching Padfield and horse diving from high tower. A diving horse was a popular attraction in which a horse would dive into a pool of water, sometimes from as high as 60 feet. In 1881 William "Doc" Carver was crossing a bridge over Platte River which partially collapsed. His horse allegedly fell/dived into the waters below, inspiring him to develop the diving horse act. Carver trained various animals and went on tour. Photographed by C. E. Holmboe, July 4, 1905.
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Title:
Diving Horse Stunt, 1905
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Entitled: "The daring ride of Mrs. Eunice (Winkless) Padfield" shows large crowd of spectators watching Padfield and horse diving from high tower. A diving horse was a popular attraction in which a horse would dive into a pool of water, sometimes from as high as 60 feet. In 1881 William "Doc" Carver was crossing a bridge over Platte River which partially collapsed. His horse allegedly fell/dived into the waters below, inspiring him to develop the diving horse act. Carver trained various animals and went on tour. Photographed by C. E. Holmboe, July 4, 1905.
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4200 x 3306 px | 39.7 MB
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35.6 x 28.0 cm | 14.0 x 11.0 in (300 dpi)
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