Run away with the circus?

We're not exactly fans of reality TV programs, but we enjoyed the PBS series Circus. They went behind the scenes with the Big Apple Circus and for a year filmed what it's like to join, work, perform and live in a circus community. The documentary showed a cross section of jobs, from managers and performers to the lowest crew members-- with intimate details of their personal lives.
The filming of the flying trapeze acts was especially good, and this spectacular Russian act where two (large) men launch a (tiny) gymnast on a flexible barre 6 inches wide. There were dog acts, jugglers, and a spotlight on the angst of being a clown. And horses-- it wouldn't be a circus without horses.

Speaking of horses, I'm heading out to see Spanky today in Snoqualmie. His owner is in Maui this week-- lucky her. Our weather is rainy and windy so I may not take a lesson, but I can slip him some apples.