Many NRHA trainers, owners and breeders trust Markel with their insurance needs for their horses, ranches and businesses. Markel has attended every NRHA Derby and Futurity for the past 30 years and is a current NRHA Global Partner with the NRHA European Derby and Futurity. Markel is also a presenting sponsor of the 6666 NRHA Derby held annually at the Oklahoma Fairgrounds in June, and the title sponsor of the NRHA Markel Futurity Sale. The sale, held during the NRHA Futurity in November, offers an outstanding group of two-year-old reining prospects, yearlings, stallions, broodmares, and show horses.
“These are unprecedented times for the sport of reining,” shared NRHA Commissioner Gary Carpenter. “The growth in activity in the past several months has even the most seasoned veterans shaking their heads in awe. Amid all this excitement, let’s remember that Markel has been with NRHA as a corporate partner for three decades. That is a lifetime for a partnership. We appreciate all Markel has done for us and is doing for us.”
Markel with over 50 years of knowledge and experience in insuring horses, farms and horse-related businesses remains committed to the horse industry. “A corporate partnership that endures for thirty years is a testament to the strength and integrity of the NRHA and Markel,” said Frank Costantini, Senior Director of Western Disciplines at Markel. “The meteoric rise of the Reining Horse Industry throughout the world has been unprecedented. At Markel, we’re extremely proud to have been a part of that growth and look forward to an even bigger and brighter future for the NRHA and the sport of reining.”
NRHA is proud to have an immeasurable team of corporate partners that offers great benefits to the association’s members and supports NRHA events throughout the year. Reach out to Christy Landwehr, Senior Director of Corporate Relations, to learn more about NRHA Partnership opportunities by email at clandwehr@NRHA.com or nrha.com/partners.
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Founded in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of the reining horse in a fun-filled, family atmosphere. NRHA’s mission is to promote the reining horse worldwide while celebrating and advancing the finest traditions of Western horsemanship. To learn more about NRHA, how to join, or to become a fan, visit nrha.com.