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 […]

Horse History Series #5 Droving and Overlanding ©

This particular piece is very dear to my heart, because my Pop was a Drover/Saddler. He inspired me immensely and will always be a hero that I love. This piece is dedicated to him. Without Droving and Overlanding in the 1830s, when the continent opened up; there would not have been any effective movement of […]

The Mobile GG Spot’s June Update

The Tocsen Smart Crash Helmet Sensor is still available! Automatically calls for help when you can’t do it any more. Gives you and your loved ones at home a safe feeling when you’re out on your own. This sensor, mounted on the helmet, automatically alerts your emergency contacts via app and SMS (free of charge) as well […]

Horse History Series #4 Brumbies ©

These wild creatures have roamed the Australian Outback since the 1800s. They have been the subject of many Australian poems, ballads, stories, books and films, and also caused quite controversy towards their management. Banjo Patterson’s poem ‘The Man From Snowy River’ and Elyne Mitchell’s ‘Silver Brumby Series’, unfortunately don’t romanticise the Brumbies enough for some […]

Horse History Series #3 The Australian Stock Horse ©

A creation that Australia remain extremely proud of, The Australian Stock Horse is a result of what happened when a Colonial purpose – bred horse was put under harsh conditions. The Ancestors of the Australian Stock Horse were shipped here in unforgiving conditions, where only the strong survived to the mainland to be bred from. […]