May Wirth #1

Scan10624, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. From the RBBB 1925 program. In speaking with May Wirth of the different tricks which have been credited to her, she admits quite a number of impossible tricks have been exaggerated by over zealous press agents but she admits the following are authentic and have been accomplished by her during her period in the ring. "While standing and riding backwards, doing a complete somersalt and landing in an upright position facing the horses tail. Professional term "Backward Back". While one horse is running behind the other, a complete somersalt from the front horse to the one in the rear. Called "Back Across". Throwing into hand balance and then somersalt "Jerk Back". Eight somersalts while the horse runs once around a 42 feet regulation ring. Jumping from the ground to a running horse without a springboard with feet tied in ordinary market baskets. Only lady to do forward somersalts on a bareback horse. "Flip Flap Somersalt" considered a remarkable trick.