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If nothing else, covid has ensured our flexibility has been tested and well and truly learned and improved! Pivoting was maybe something western horses have been known for, now we all as a nation have got that move down pat! As we come to the final handful of events and training days for 2021, whichRead more

Are you ready to dust off the competition wear?! Mid to late October is predicted to be when NSW and parts of Victoria may see some training events for sport. Of course we are jealous of Queensland and South Australia (maybe Western Australia too, a bit!) being already back in action! This October News ShowRead more

Here we are at Tokyo Olympics 2020 (1), the first female athlete to win Olympic gold in individual eventing. Women have only been allowed to take part in eventing since the Tokyo Olympics in 1964! Even more significance! So many amazing stories come out of Olympic Games. Where do you start!!? I think the JuliaRead more

Eventing in Australia was severely affected in 2020 by the dreaded Covid restrictions, as 2021 got underway I reckon we thought things might just get a little better! In May, Sydney 3DE was in full flight! The organising committee took on the task of  running national classes from 60cm upwards, at the same time theRead more

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

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

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

5 years seems like yesterday but it is actually an eternity ago! In 2014 the first broadcast from the Sit Tight Radio commentary team took place at Goulburn “Lynton” horse trials. To give you the background, Sit Tight Radio was born primarily due to myself and Marcia Williamson’s sense of humour about riding horses inRead more

All the stars were shining at Equestriad! Of the 18 horse and rider combinations announced as team hopefuls for the Oceanic Teams Challenge 12 of the senior team and 1 young rider were out in force. Saturday morning our broadcast kicked off for the CCI 4* dressage, I was accompanied by Merran Wallace. Merran isRead more

A new show every month and the EARLY BIRD sale.  The 2019 Eventing season is about to kick off which is the time of year we release the EARLY BIRD special offer. This offer entitles subscribers to all live events covered for 2019, which will include all overseas events, all interviews throughout the year andRead more

What a year it has been Sittighters!! Hard to believe it has been nearly 8 months since we did our first live coverage for 2018 from Equestriad but there is nothing like starting the year with a bang. 600 plus combinations, huge entries in all the “Put on your big pants” star classes, 1 star showjumpingRead more

Here comes Adelaide!! We all have our favourites we reckon will be on the podium! OK now is the time to get your tip in writing, here’s the rules and the link to enter. The winning tipster of each competition receives $100 Woolies shopping card.   FOR THE CCI 2*, CCI 4* &  CIC 3*Read more

Sit Tight does WEG, WOW!!   Sunday morning 9th September, Prue and I drove to Sydney airport and parked the car. Lindsey called to say she was still at Tullamarine. We were a little concerned but I’m sure we thought “Na! she’ll be right”. Sadly, it wasn’t!  Lindsey AKA “Nairny” missed the flight from SydneyRead more

We fly out on Sunday! Before the team of Lindsey “Nairny” Constable, Prue Barrett and myself settle in for the long flight, we got together for our last chat before we go LIVE at Tryon. The “Here we Go” show is listen live this afternoon, Friday 5.30pm AEST. If you miss it live click onRead more

The Australian World Equestrian Team has been announced! An all boy team of made up of the following horse and rider combinations. Shane Rose riding Virgil – owners Shane Rose and Michelle Hasibar, Sam Griffiths riding Paulank Brockagh – owners Steve & Dinah Posford, Jules Carter and Sam Griffiths, Christopher Burton riding Cooley Lands – owner Kate WallsRead more

The Australian Eventing team for Tryon WEG will be announced Thursday 26th. We plan a “post Aachen” show and will chat about our Aussie team members. Hope you’re listening in Friday afternoon 5.30pm. You’ll find the broadcast on the listen live button. If you’re busy and want to listen later find it on the podcastRead more

That’s right Sit Tight Radio will be broadcasting LIVE from Tryon! The team of Prue Barrett, Lindsey Constable “Nairny” and Fiona at the wheel are jetting off the the U.S of A. in September to bring you all the eventing action! We have to thank Kelvin Grove Equestrian, Mario and Anne Kuna for their supportRead more

Enormous thanks to our broadcast sponsor Bimbadeen Park, Shane and Niki Rose. Thanks also to Pine Park Farrier Services, Paul Slattery, farrier and eventer for supporting the Tipping comp. Kicking off the event Lindsey “Nairny” Constable and I took our possie at the end of the runway for Thursday afternoon “trot up”. If you haven’tRead more