Markel's Lexington team prides itself on its knowledge and drive to stay current with all that's happening in the Thoroughbred industry. We attend all major sales events and race meets, sponsor thoroughbred races, maintain memberships in industry associations, and are involved in horse welfare projects in the area. In an effort to share our experiences in the community, we will regularly post articles in this section. This page will be updated regularly, so if you have already read those articles currently available, make sure to visit again soon.
HRRN ANNOUNCES 2010 BROADCAST SCHEDULE; MARKEL RETURNS AS TITLE SPONSOR OF ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY SERIES
~February 9, 2010~
"The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Tuesday that it will provide live coverage of more than 100 stakes races in 2010, beginning with a 2-hour broadcast of the Fountain of Youth (G2) live from Gulfstream Park on Saturday, February 20th..." READ FULL ARTICLE
MARKEL ANNOUNCES WINNER OF 2009 FRESHMAN SIRE COMPETITION & RESULTING DONATION TO CENTRAL KENTUCKY RIDING FOR HOPE
~January 18, 2010~
"The presentation of the halter of the 2009 Freshman Sire Champion, Offlee Wilde, was made to John Gasper on Friday January 15 on what was a wonderful sunny afternoon at Darley Stud in Lexington..." READ FULL ARTICLE
MARKEL ANNOUNCES T-SHIRT SPONSORSHIP FOR 7TH ANNUAL RACE FOR EDUCATION
~October 2, 2009~
"Markel is pleased to announce our support of the 7th Annual Race for Education 5K/10K Run as official T-shirt Sponsor and would like to congratulate Meghann Vandendool, senior graphic design student at Spencerian College..." READ FULL ARTICLE
MARKEL TO SPONSOR 2009 JOCKEY DAY AT OLD FRIENDS
~October 1, 2009~
"Markel would like to invite everyone to join us for a celebration of horse racing and heroes, of history and here-and-now as we proudly sponsor Jockey Day at Old Friends on Tuesday, October 20th..." READ FULL ARTICLE
MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY TO BE TITLE SPONSOR OF HRRN BROADCAST OF THE WOODWARD STAKES (G1)
~September 1, 2009~
"Once again Markel Insurance Company have teamed up with Mike "Baron of the Backstretch" Penna and the Horse Racing Radio Network to be Title Sponsor on the September 5 Broadcast of the 2009 Woodward Stakes (G1)..." READ FULL ARTICLE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS (NAWBO) LUNCHEON
~May 1, 2009~
"On April 30th, 2009, the Markel Lexington office attended the Winners Circle luncheon as presenting sponsor. Along with our Lexington team, we were delighted to be joined by..." READ FULL ARTICLE
MARKEL USES HORSE SENSE TO HELP THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
~April 28, 2009~
"As part of our office's commitment to the community in Lexington, we are delighted to team up with one of our specialist equine insurance agencies and Wintergreen Stallion Station in order to guarantee..." READ FULL ARTICLE
MARKEL TO SPONSOR LIVE RADIO BROADCAST OF OLD FRIENDS ANNUAL HOMECOMING EVENT
~April 27, 2009~
"In continued support of Old Friends, Markel Lexington is proud to announce that we will be sponsoring the live remote broadcast of their..." READ FULL ARTICLE
MARKEL TO BE PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE 2009 WINNERS CIRCLE AWARD AT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS (NAWBO) LUNCHEON
~April 20, 2009~
"In February of this year my sister-in-law, Adrienne Grizzell, who owns a non-profit organization called Management Inc., had advised me that she was approaching sponsors for the NAWBO luncheon..." READ FULL ARTICLE
MARKEL'S VISIT TO OLD FRIENDS AND DONATION OF ONE TON OF PURINA FEED
~February 24, 2009~
"The day John, Heidi and I went to visit Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm, it was a sunny day and a crisp 39 degrees." READ FULL ARTICLE
DIANNE ATTENDS THE MID-SOUTH EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION GALA & AUCTION
~January 31, 2009~
"After being invited to the Mid-South Eventing & Dressage Association annual gala celebration in late January, I looked forward to a night out with my sport horse pals and particularly looked forward to participating in their silent auction..." READ FULL ARTICLE
MARKEL TO BE TITLE SPONSOR OF ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY SERIES ON HRRN
~January 27, 2009~
"The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced today it has reached an agreement with Markel Insurance Company to be the title sponsor of its Road to the Kentucky Derby series of broadcasts beginning Friday, January 30th..." READ FULL ARTICLE