It is with the heaviest of heart that the Sit Tight team send their condolences to the friends and family of Captain Alan. No starting box will ever be the same again – his peaceful, familiar routine as he sent us out of the starting box and onto great things is deeply etched into our minds, indeed our souls and will never ever be forgotten.

Australian Eventing is so much poorer as of today. Rest in peace, Alan, goodbye from all of the lucky riders who knew the power of your presence.

Listen here to the Sit Tight Radio introduction, for one last rendition of his famous words.