Horse & Country
Jonathan Rippon is currently the Director of Content at Horse & Country, where Jonathan commissions and acquires all content for the global equestrian sport and lifestyle TV Channel. With a background in TV development and scheduling, Jonathan has held various senior roles at companies such as Indie Media Group, ITV, Flextech Television (now Virgin Media), and the BBC. Jonathan holds a MA in English Literature from the University of Cambridge and studied at Eton College, where Jonathan achieved 4 A levels and 9 GCSEs.
Horse & Country
H&C is the leading international equestrian sports network. Based in London, it is available globally via web, connected TV, mobile app and on various web subscriptions and pay-TV platforms by territory (including Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Amazon Prime Video). H&C’s integrated, multi-platform offering is unique in giving subscribers 24/7, year-round premium equestrian content. H&C uses state-of-the-art live production technology and social media marketing for audience engagement and development. The company’s vision is to answer the call for comprehensive competition coverage as well as supply inspiring and educational content across the broad and diverse equestrian landscape. H&C Ltd is a privately-owned network operating under a UK Ofcom licence. Its Board of Directors and management team includes Heather Killen, the CEO and Chairman of H&C TV. Ms Killen is also a partner in London-based corporate advisory and investment firm, Hemisphere Capital. Ms Killen’s experience includes as a non-executive director at ITV plc. and the development and management of Yahoo!’s business outside the US from 1996 to 2001.