Campdrafting has been popular in particularly rural areas of Autralia since 1885. This discipline requires the art of a rider separating a single steer or heifer from a herd of cattle, getting this beast under control to some judges’ criteria, and then manoeuvering the beast through a course and between the gate (two finish line […]
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The Mobile GG Spot’s November Update
With Karen from Maykazz Embroidery being the new owner of The Mobile GG Spot, you can now arrange for embroidery on rugs, saddle pads & clothing now. Feel free to reach out to Karen, or see her at their mobile stall at their next event if you need some embroidery done.
Horse History Series #9 Horse Literature of the 1800’s ©
Today let’s leap back to Australia in the 1800’s, and admire how much horses fuelled authors and writers of the time, to include them in their publications. The most frequent and eloquent publication being the Bulletin, which was founded in 1880 by JF Archibald (the namesake of the Archibald Prize), and John Haynes. This was […]
The Mobile GG Spot’s October Update
We will be attending the Canberra Masters Event at Equestrian Park, Canberra next week from Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th October 2025! We would love you to come visit our mobile stall, have a chat, give us feedback on any equine supplies you would like us to have, and perhaps stock up on your essentials. […]
Horse History Series #8 Stage Shows and Circuses ©
These spectacular phenomenas have been in Australia since the mid 1800s, with the first definitive event of large – scale horsemanship performance, being in Launceston, Tasmania on the 29th December 1847! This was performed by no other than Robert Radford, (former Jockey and Horse Trainer), as known as the ‘Royal Circus’. During the 1850s, a […]
The Mobile GG Spot’s September Update
Hi everyone! We just wanted to introduce ourselves. Thanks to Sonia and Peter, I, Kazz, am the proud new owner of The Mobile GG Spot. My wonderful assistant Em will be with me as well. We will be incorporating my embroidery business, Maykazz Embroidery & Printing into the mix as well and we hope to […]
Horse History Series #7 Polo and Polocrosse ©
Polo originated in Persia, and can be dated back as far as the 6th Century B.C. It was originally used as a training game for calvary units of the King’s Guard and Elite Troops, and is easily considered the oldest Equine Sport. It was introduced to Australia in the 1870s; the first recorded matches played […]
The Mobile GG Spot’s August News
We are closing up our mobile business at the end of September. Between now and then we will be attending the three events above. We would love to see you at one of these events to see us off, so if you are competing or spectating, or even in the local area, please come and […]
Horse History Series #6 Rodeo ©
Rodeo doesn’t just have an American History; but a strong Australian one too! It has been part of the Australian outback life since the 1850’s and is colloquially known as ‘rough riding’. The U.S. increased the popularity of Rodeo in the late 1800’s with their travelling circuses and Wild West shows. The most reknowned from […]
The Mobile GG Spot’s July Update
Equine No Flys are still available and are currently 50% OFF! All natural fly repellent in two sizes. Send us a DM on Facebook to stock up on yours today before fly season! The Mobile GG Spot’s Facebook
