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Willinga Park Clifford #ozshots Tamworth International CCI4* winner Hazel Shannon and Willinga Park Clifford. Eventing is not a sport of sure bets, dressage being in the lap of the judges perspective, show jumping at Tamworth being in the indoor arena adds another level and then more rain for the drought affected north west New SouthRead more

photo created by Liz Koob. Holstein Park Leilani passed away recently at home with her loving owners, Jade and Jean Findlay. Affectionately known as Lani, the big chestnut mare had an illustrious international eventing career. Starting out with Jade as a seven year old in 2003, Jade and Lani had a bumpy start to stardom,Read more

James opening the gate for MJet to turn around and go home from Ballarat. February news show was overloaded with rule changes, teQ teams at Sydney event, a new product release of the latest changeable back number insert, a truck full of stuff. But here we are and it’s March already!  The bloody Covid pandemic rearedRead more

February News Show. Monday 1st of February, 6PM LIVE or catch it on PODCAST on the Sit Tight Radio app or where you listen to podcasts. Sponsored by Poseidon Equine , a Sit Tight Radio Gold Partner, see the squad members and partners page Sit Tight is back for 2021 and to kick things offRead more

Gidday Sit Tighters, A wrap up of 2020, the year that flew by! It was a year for some innovative broadcasts that’s for sure. This year we announced that all our shows would be free to tune in and listen. We even have a podcast show available where you get your podcasts from, itunes orRead more

The team from Sit Tight Radio proudly announce Poseidon Equine as a Gold Partner! Just in time for the one and only Aussie 3DE, Wallaby Hill, for 2020. Many thanks to Linda and Peter Lord and their team, welcome aboard! see our Partners and Squad Members page for their story. So excited to be backRead more

It’s mid November, nearing the end of 2020 and all Aussie eventers are so excited to be back in action. I must admit not travelling to Adelaide makes the sit tight radio team very sad! The Albury International held on 14 and 15th November, the CCI S for 3* and 4* were well supported, noticeablyRead more

Aussie eventers have at last got out competing, NSW, Queensland SA and WA have had at least a month of lead up events, this weekend 30  Oct – 1st November Quirindi is holding CCI 2*L and 3*L. Jess Rae is currently out of action (it’s a story involving a football not a horse!), so JessRead more

Gidday Sit Tighters! Australia is separated by the state borders due to the Covid Crisis but our eventers are united to keep our sport going in one form or another. This month we have the Sit Tight Radio New Show featuring state representatives- Carlene Barton, NSW. Lesley Brodbeck, Qld. and Megan Jones, SA. Listen LiveRead more

Gidday Sit Tighters, It’s early August, time for all Aussie horses to have a little party, hope everyone managed to share a special treat with our 4 legged friends! The August News Show goes live on Monday 3rd of August at 6PM. Click LISTEN LIVE on the app to hear all the latest Eventing news. CarleneRead more

Gidday Sit Tighters! It’s seems like forever ago, the 2020 eventing season was getting underway. The Aussie drought was at it’s worst and then the devastating bush fires!  End of March and our whole world changed. Here we are, the new financial year, let’s hope it brings our eventing season back to life! During theRead more

It’s the simple pleasure of Easter Eggs this weekend, which is something we can enjoy. With no events, holidays ending and home schooling about to begin, thank goodness for chocolate! We are reaching out to our Sit Tight Radio listeners, to ask you if you would like to be part of our fortnightly news show?Read more

The April News show is LIVE Monday 6th April at 6PM. Our panel is Jade Findlay, a young man from W.A. now based in N.S.W. Will Baxter, Amanda Ross, Prue Barrett, Alex Townsend and Fiona. Our panel chat about plans, getting things done and staying motivated. Other news is we’ve got a new Bronze Partner!Read more

2020! Who could’ve have predicted  how sideswiped we all feel right now! What a crazy roller-coaster of a ride we’ve all been on! Since the beginning of 2020 the sport we love and share we has endured everything our Australian weather could throw at it. Drought, fire and then all the rain for us onRead more

Everyone should’ve updated the app! WHY!!? This year we have a new app so everyone can listen FREE! Yep, so giddy up and sort out the new app before the News Show Monday, 6PM. It’s the beginning of March, what does that mean? It’s time for the News Show! This month tune in for JadeRead more

Gidday Sit Tighters, As you probably know Sit Tight Radio has been covering live events and bringing ­­interesting news to the sport of Eventing for over four years now. To date our costs (including internet fees, streaming engines and technical support) have been covered by sponsors and listener subscriptions. However, we now feel that SitRead more

Sit Tight Radio have grabbed the bit – in an effort to join the fund raising for the bush fire crisis many Aussie Equestrian riders, coaches and personalities have autographed Wallaby Hill 2020 calendar. It can be yours! The funds raised will be split 50/50 and between RFS NSW and Victorian CFA. Autographs and messagesRead more

Sit Tight Radio had a fabulous 2019, covering our Aussie events live cross country day and brought you the monthly News Show. I’d like to thank all my co commentators that called the action in true sit tight style, I’ll try to not leave anyone out so let’s go from the beginning. Equestriad, Merran WallaceRead more

The tipping competition is now open but if you missed the Adelaide Preview on the November News you could be at sea with who’s who! Listen in to Prue Barrett and Fi chat with Heath Ryan and discuss all of the classes. Lindsey caught up with Mike ES to get the scoop of the new thingsRead more

Hooting down the Hume freeway on Friday afternoon should’ve been fairly boring. Two phone calls from neighbours and I’m wondering if the cruiser, the blue couch, the dogs and I should spin around to defend our little house from the now outta control fire. Which was in control two hours before!! Na! We can’t missRead more