Jun 29, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min · 13 segments
The Open Book Podcast | Ep.07 Today on the Irish Horse Boards Open Book podcast, we are delighted to be joined by one of the most recognisable voices in Irish equestrian sport, Brendan McArdle. A…
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But like he really loves Show Jumping Ireland app, the SGI app, like constantly looking up ponies, looking up horses, looking up results.
they have made huge grounds and I think even their collaboration with the RDS this year and that golden ticket and the criteria and all that's been huge step forward for the sector and I think if they're looking up those apps then that's The
affiliates in general have done a great job Event in Ireland have as well haven't they? They've really progressed with their 50-50 lottery as well and they're you know they're There's a lot of good things happening out there at
actually.
And how important is that for the industry, Brendan, to have such a positive image and everybody progressing? It's hugely important.
Sports
And now I go the days that I'm competing or I'm going to maybe meet some clients.
just knows you.
anybody listening, Brendan McArdle is actually blushing.
No, the sport has moved forward and I'm glad to say that the organisations are moving to cope with that, to give them more information, to make it easier for them.
At least now you know whenever you go to an event what time you're meant to be jumping at,
which is really, really,
It's also transparency there as well in terms of you're looking at a pony you're trying to purchase and you want to see the record on it.
Now, that doesn't necessarily always tell you the true story because you could have a couple of fence down or you could have a run out or a stop.
But I think at least then you can see whether there's a consistent response.
But like he really loves Show Jumping Ireland app, the SGI app, like constantly looking up ponies, looking up horses, looking up results.
they have made huge grounds and I think even their collaboration with the RDS this year and that golden ticket and the criteria and all that's been huge step forward for the sector and I think if they're looking up those apps then that's The
affiliates in general have done a great job Event in Ireland have as well haven't they? They've really progressed with their 50-50 lottery as well and they're you know they're There's a lot of good things happening out there at
actually.
And how important is that for the industry, Brendan, to have such a positive image and everybody progressing? It's hugely important.
Sports
And now I go the days that I'm competing or I'm going to maybe meet some clients.
just knows you.
anybody listening, Brendan McArdle is actually blushing.
No, the sport has moved forward and I'm glad to say that the organisations are moving to cope with that, to give them more information, to make it easier for them.
At least now you know whenever you go to an event what time you're meant to be jumping at,
which is really, really,
It's also transparency there as well in terms of you're looking at a pony you're trying to purchase and you want to see the record on it.
Now, that doesn't necessarily always tell you the true story because you could have a couple of fence down or you could have a run out or a stop.
But I think at least then you can see whether there's a consistent response.
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