Gisele Smith

Gisele Smith

Gabe & Gisele are selected to represent Australia in the International Mounted Games Teams Championship, in France this August, they need help raising funds.

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    ABOUT Gisele Smith

    Ventnor, VIC

    Who I Am & What I'm Doing I am Gisele, a former U/16 National Champion and dedicated dual-athlete from Phillip Island. I’ve been selected for the Australian U/18 Team to compete at the 2026 World Mounted Games Championships in France. This high-octane sport involves vaulting onto galloping horses and racing without stirrups at 40km/h.

    Why I Care Mounted Games has taught me resilience and discipline. Balancing intense football training for Gippsland Power with training my new pony, I’ve learned that "grit" defines a champion. Representing my country is a dream I’ve worked toward for years.

    How I’ll Make It Happen This journey is self-funded, requiring $10,000 for international flights, entry fees, and performance horse hire in Europe. I am following a professional elite-athlete protocol—tracking diet, sleep, and fitness—to ensure I am world-stage ready. Your tax-deductible support fuels my mission to bring home the Gold for Australia.

    Acknowledgment of Country

    We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners and Elders—past and present—of the lands on which the Australian Sports Foundation operates. We extend this acknowledgment to the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and community.

    At the ASF, we celebrate the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their significant contributions to Australian sport and society.