Horse1 saddles up with Levira

Nordic equestrian lifestyle channel Horse1 has chosen Estonia-based media services provider Levira to deliver playout services for its launch on September 23.

Horse1 will air locally produced contet inlcuding showjumping league Swedish Riders Trophy and Rid to Rio, following three riders as they prepare to compete in the 2016 Olympic Games. The channel will air for up to 18hours a day and will also deliver a subscription VoD and catch-up service. Horse1 will be available on Telia’s IPTV platform and via the horse1.se website at launch.

“We are thrilled to sign this agreement with a new Scandinavian client Horse1 and appreciate their trust in us. We believe in a long term partnership and we will thus do utmost to make this partnership a success for both parties,” said Indrek Lepp, director of media Services of Levira.

“We feel very comfortable with having Levira as our broadcasting partner and through our former experience we come to appreciate their high level of commitment and quality of their services,” said Fredrik Persson, programming Director of Horse1.