Otto was a skilled rider in his beginnings. He rode with Alberto Hodgini, later with Tom Mix, then once subbed for an ailing Poodles Hanneford on Sells-Floto. He continued this style of comedy riding for May Wirth. His riding career ended with severe injuries in 1930, which may help us in dating this photo. During his recovery, he segued into full-time clowning minus the horses. Read of him in Bradna's THE BIG TOP.
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Otto was a skilled rider in his beginnings. He rode with Alberto Hodgini, later with Tom Mix, then once subbed for an ailing Poodles Hanneford on Sells-Floto. He continued this style of comedy riding for May Wirth. His riding career ended with severe injuries in 1930, which may help us in dating this photo. During his recovery, he segued into full-time clowning minus the horses. Read of him in Bradna's THE BIG TOP.
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