2020 will mark the ninth consecutive year that Markel Insurance has sponsored the National Reining Breeder’s Classic Markel Non Pro Draw Party. This popular party is set for Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m., upstairs in the Texas Children’s Hospital Arena Club at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas. The party has become an annual highlight for the National Reining Horse Association’s second-largest reining.
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. And thanks to the creative enthusiasm of Makel, there is always something special to remember from the event. From a beautiful dessert display, one year to amazing door prizes the next, the fun factor is definitely a key part of the event.
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 years and an integral part of the reining industry.
NRBC Secretary-Treasurer Cheryl Magoteaux Cody noted, “Frank’s onsite Markel team includes Non Pro reiners Chloe Lawrence and Karen Schedlauskas, and the combined years of experience as reiners and business people has resulted in a remarkable pool of reining knowledge.” Costantini, with his years of experience a Non Pro, an owner, an NRHA Board member, Committee Member and Chair, donor, President, visionary – has made him a part of NRHA history and culture and has propelled Markel to an unmatched relationship. Cody continued, “We are thrilled that he chooses to support the NRBC, personally and as the leader of the Markel sponsorship team.”
Frank added, “Markel is very fortunate to once again host the Non Pro Draw Party. We have been there for a number of years and we always try to come up with new and innovative ideas – come to the draw party this year to see what we can do to benefit reiners – everyone is invited to enjoy the festivities. Markel and the remarkable board and staff of the NRBC will always put our heads together to create something fun.”
Not only does Markel sponsor the Non Pro Draw Party, but 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 knowing the new recipient for 2020.
With 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.