For Immediate Release – Nov. 20, 2020 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma –The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is innovating for its highly successful NRHA Markel Futurity Sales by offering online bidding in 2020. The series of Markel Sales have been combined into a one-day super sale, set for December 3 and beginning at 9 a.m. in Arena 6 at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds.
Online bidders from around the globe are invited to participate. Bidders are required to be pre-approved by completing the online bidding form no later than December 1 at 11:59 p.m. Online bidding registration is open now and can be completed in advance of this deadline.
Registering can be completed in three easy steps:
- Complete this online bidding form and return it to onlinesales@nrha.com.
- Go to DVAuction and create an account (you can skip the bank information portion since payment will be handled through NRHA).
- Once you’ve created your account, you can go to DVAuction.com to log in to the NRHA Markel Futurity Sales on December 3.
It’s important to note that this pre-approval process only applies to the online bidders. Online buyers also need to have care and shipping arrangements made for their purchases. For questions with registration or the online bidding process, please contact Terry Addis at (405) 370-0901.
Individuals attending the sale in-person need to complete the buyer registration form at nrha.com/sales. Sale attendees are encouraged to complete this online form prior to the event to aid the sales process and assist with following COVID protocols. Forms will be available at the event if needed.
The NRHA Markel Futurity Sales have long been recognized as presenting top-quality equine athletes. Each year, sales records are broken, and the sale alumni often go on to greatness in high stakes reining competition. The digital catalog, including photos and videos, of the consignments is available at nrha.com/sales.