His horse fell/dived into the waters below, inspiring Carver to develop the diving horse act. Allegedly, in 1881 Carver was crossing a bridge over Platte River ( Nebraska) which partially collapsed. William 'Doc' Carver 'invented' horse-diving exhibitions. View the FAQ to learn more.Tourist attraction The diving horse at the Hanlan's Point Amusement Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, around 1907 A diving horse in Toronto External videoĪ 1923 video record of a horse diving from a 60 ft platform at the USA.Ī mid-1960s 8mm film of two mules diving from a platform.Ī diving horse is an attraction that was popular in the mid-1880s, in which a horse would dive into a pool of water, sometimes from as high as 60 feet. Dimensions: 7.5 inches (H) x 1.0 inches (W) x 5.5 inches (L)įor post-purchase inquiries, please contact customer support.Gabrielle Anwar Michael Schoeffling Cliff Robertson Kathleen York Frank Renzulli Nancy Moore Lisa Norman Lorianne Collins.With the help of a loving friend (Michael Schoeffling, MERMAIDS), Sonora faces her biggest challenge yet to prove to herself and the world that WILD HEARTS CAN'T BE BROKEN! Just when she appears on the brink of stardom, however, a twist of fate threatens to destroy her dream. Undaunted, Sonora's gutsy determination finally convinces Doc (Cliff Robertson) to give her a break. Her biggest wish is to become a star 'diving girl,' but her youth and inexperience stand in the way. As a runaway orphan, Sonora (Gabrielle Anwar) gets a job doing cleanup work for Doc Carver's traveling stunt show. Rarely has a film inspired and captivated audiences quite like the real-life story of Sonora Webster. Product Details Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken

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