NRHA Inside Reining to Debut on HRTV on September 28

September 28, 2010 Off By Roberta Johnston

The world of Reining will expand its horizons starting Tuesday, September 28 when NRHA Inside Reining debuts on HRTV, a 24-hour, television-based multimedia network available in approximately 19 million homes.

“The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is thrilled to join forces with HRTV and to increase the scope of our viewership both on television and online,” said Todd Barden, NRHA’s Senior Director of Sponsorship & Television Programming. “NRHA appreciates the quality equestrian programs, as well as linear stream subscriptions and video on demand viewing HRTV provides to its audience. We look forward to augmenting their schedule with relevant, top-notch reining programming.”

“HRTV welcomes ‘NRHA Inside Reining’ to our growing list of equestrian programs,” said Jim Bates, HRTV’s Executive Vice President and General Manager. “Reining and HRTV are both actively increasing viewing audiences and their fan bases. We are pleased to showcase, and support, NRHA in spreading the news of this sport in the U.S. to our TV viewers, and others worldwide via HRTVLive.com.”

NRHA Inside Reining will launch on HRTV on Tuesday night, September 28 at 5:30 p.m. Pacific/8:30 p.m. Eastern. The same episode will appear on Tuesday night, October 5 at 5:30 p.m. Pacific/8:30 p.m. Eastern.

On Sunday, October 17th, NRHA Inside Reining will migrate to Sunday night to become the opening feature for HRTV’s new “Western Horse Sports Showcase,” beginning at 7 p.m Pacific. This block will be promoted as the best environment for Western equestrian programming, where the most compelling programming is placed. NRHA’s second Inside Reining episode on HRTV kick off this block on its inaugural night and keep the same time slot for all future episodes.

Quick Look at NRHA Inside Reining Dates and Times on HRTV Summary Tuesday, 9/28 5:30 p.m. Pacific/8:30 p.m. Eastern Tuesday, 10/5 5:30 p.m. Pacific/8:30 p.m. Eastern Beginning Sunday, 10/17 and continuing 7:00 p.m. Pacific/10:00 p.m. Eastern

NRHA Inside Reining will be available on HRTV’s TV channel on Dish TV, Verizon’s Fios, AT&T’s U-verse and many cable systems, nationwide. Online, NRHA Inside Reining will run within the linear stream of the HRTV broadcast signal available to subscribers to HRTVlive.com. Additionally, past episodes of NRHA Inside Reining will be available for “VOD” (video on demand) viewing on HRTVlive’s site.

About HRTV HRTV is a 24-hour, television-based multimedia network dedicated to horseracing which features racing action from the world’s greatest racetracks. HRTV also features other forms of equestrian competition, as well as original programming and award-winning documentaries covering a variety of racing and general equestrian topics. he live stream of HRTV is available on a subscription basis to high-speed internet users worldwide at www.hrtvlive.com. The HRTV television network is presently available via cable, telco video and satellite in approximately 19 million U.S. homes.

About NRHA Inside Reining NRHA Inside Reining travels to the most popular Reining ranches across the nation and gather tips from top Reining pros. The 30-minute show offers viewers a unique look inside the world of Reining, the men and women involved in the sport, and the lifestyles they lead. NRHA Inside Reining can be seen online 24/7/365 at insidereining.com, Mondays at 8:30 and 11:30 p.m. Eastern and Saturdays 7 p.m. Eastern on In Country Television, and now on HRTV starting September 28 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern.