Markel Insurance returns in 2018 for the seventh consecutive year as sponsor of the National Reining Breeder’s Classic Markel Non Pro Draw Party. This popular party is set for Wednesday, April 18 at 7 p.m., upstairs in the Texas Children’s Hospital Arena Club at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas.
The Markel Insurance Non Pro Draw Party puts Non Pros on center stage at an event with special touches and special fun! The wine glasses lined up with numbers on the bottoms make for some fun times while each finalist draws a glass one-by-one to determine their running order. Who will get the first run of the finals? Come to the party to find out! Everyone is invited to attend.
Markel Director of Western Disciplines and National Reining Horse Association Hall of Fame member, Frank Costantini has been a true NRBC fan and supporter for several years and an integral part of the reining industry. NRBC Secretary-Treasurer Cheryl Magoteaux Cody noted, “The sponsorship says Markel, but along with that – Frank Costantini is at the helm of Markel’s involvement. Seldom does anyone participate in and volunteer for an organization to a level that their first name becomes a brand. In the NRBC or in the NRHA, just say Frank and everyone knows who you’re talking about. He’s become that entrenched in this world as a Non Pro, an owner, a Board and Committee Member and Chair, donor, President, visionary – you name it! We are thrilled that he chooses to support the NRBC, personally and as the leader of the Markel sponsorship team.”
Frank added, “The NRBC is a very, very important and innovative show in this industry. It’s almost an institution – like a reining coming out party every spring! I don’t think I or Markel has missed an opportunity to be involved since it’s been in Katy. I have family there, so personally – on top of being part of a landmark show it has been fun to see family and be part of their lives.”
Not only does Markel sponsor the Non Pro Draw Party, it also awards the Markel Non Pro Commitment Award annually during the festivities. The announcement is always a surprise with only select NRBC staff and the Markel team of Frank, along with Chloe Lawrence and Karen Shedlauskas knowing the new recipient for 2018. Markel Insurance has a long history of supporting the horse world in general and the reining industry in particular.
Markel has insurance to fill all of your needs. For information on Markel Insurance, visit the booth at the NRBC and the website at http://www.horseinsurance.com.