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Better TV for 40-Million US Horse Lovers Rural Media Group and Horse & Country TV Agree Deal
Nashville, August 24,2009 – Rural Media Group, Ltd, the parent company of RFDTV
and RURAL TV, has announced that it will begin airing equestrian programs and
events from the UK through a collaborative agreement reached with Horse & Country
TV.
Rural Media Group will help to greatly expand US access to global equestrian events
by bringing a range of H&C’s equestrian programming, including top level 3-day
events, international show jumping and other premier events like the UK National
Dressage Championships and masterclasses into some 40 million viewer
households in the US. Viewers will also be introduced to H&C’s online presence,
www.horseandcountry.tv, where they can watch even more horse sport and leisure
video and enjoy news, blogs, classifieds and other features.
“H&C is already attracting a substantial audience in the US” said Heather Killen,
Chairman of Horse & Country TV. “Our partnership with Rural Media Group will
enable us to expand our reach by engaging with RFD TV’s large and vibrant
community.”
Patrick Gottsch, Founder and President of Rural Media Group added, “This positive
relationship between our channels is indicative of a shared commitment to giving not
only British equestrianism, but equestrian sports in general, the profile and exposure
they deserve.”
RFD-TV reaches into some 40-million homes in the US through both satellite and
cable distribution. To access a program schedule with the Horse & Country TV
blocks, please visit: www.rfdtv.com (US) and www.ruraltv.tv (UK).
Equestrians worldwide, not to mention the multi-billion dollar US horse industry, are
set to gain substantially from this increased program and event coverage. Such a
level of equestrian broadcasting and sport exposure is, according to RFD-TV’s Vice
President, Kelly Kantz, “Unprecedented and unmatched.” Adding, “We’re thrilled to
be working with Horse & Country TV to provide so much more exceptional material
for our horse-loving viewers.”
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