Horse & Country launches free service on Vizio SmartCast

Equestrian sports network Horse & Country has launched its free, ad-supported channel on the Vizio SmartCast platform in America.

Every new Vizio Smart TV comes equipped with SmartCast and delivers entertainment options with access to hundreds of free channels and content across multiple genres.

Audiences can now tune into Horse & Country on channel 507 in the free channel programming guide on Vizio SmartCast.

Horse & Country’s programming line-up at launch includes exclusive highlights from this year’s Carolina International four-star eventing; Masterclasses with American show jumper Georgina Bloomberg; the documentary Victory Tour: America’s Top 4* Rides and a profile documentary on American event rider Will Faudree.

Viewers will be able to follow show jumping on a national and international level, including highlights from the Dutch Masters, part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, and highlights from the Longines Global Champions Tour New York.

“We have been huge admirers of Vizio’s focus, innovation, and drive,” said Heather Killen, CEO H&C TV.

“We are delighted to be joining their TV service. The U.S. is one of the world’s leading equestrian nations and the sport has an avid following across all disciplines. We are proud to showcase U.S. talent and events on Horse & Country, such as the Carolina International and leading hunter and jumper competitions, and we intend to bring more international events to US audiences.”