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Behind the Slide – Frank Costantini, Markel

Part 1 Not only does Frank Costantini carry the flag for NRHA Corporate Partner Markel, but he’s also a champion for the sport of reining in more ways than one.   Frank was instrumental in placing the sport in front of a global audience.  “Getting reining into the FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale) was challenging for several […]

Behind the Slide – Logan Flaherty, Arizona

As the 9-year-old son of NRHA Professional’s Committee Chair Patrick Flaherty, Logan Flaherty has already decided the professional life isn’t for him. At least not as an equestrian.  The Arizona native is an all-star on the football field and in the pool, but he’s looking for a job that will allow him to be a […]

Behind the Slide – Abby Zuch, Texas

Placing well at the 2020 NRHA Derby presented by Markel is on the agenda for Abby Zuch, but it’s also a means to a different end for this 15-year-old.  “I am working towards reining at the AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) youth world show. We’ve got a big week ahead of us. I made youth […]

Behind the Slide – Ari Mischo, Colorado

At just 3 years old, Ari Mischo spent a month in the hospital after being exposed to black mold. Ari was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury that doctors said would prevent her from functioning almost completely. She proved them wrong.  “My speech was the last thing that came back to me. I went to […]

Behind the Slide – Loren Morris, Oregon

He’s the man who keeps the show running smooth, and most exhibitors never know about many of the problems he handles in a day. Loren Morris is the guy you want on your team when you’re in a pickle, and that’s exactly why he’s the assistant manager at the 2020 NRHA Derby presented by Markel.  […]