WALNUT GREEN was founded in 1980 by Russell B. Jones Jr. and his brother Richard I.G. Jones. For Russell, forming Walnut Green offered the perfect opportunity to fuse his interest in horses with his business background. The result has been over twenty five years of success in providing a variety of services designed to make each clients horse business profitable, from consulting and long-range planning to preparation and marketing. Through this experience and knowledge, Walnut Green has become an industry leader both locally and nationwide. In September 2005, Walnut Green was bought from Russell and Richie Jones by Mark Reid, Anthony Dutrow and James DiCicco. The combination of these two companies provide the services and expert knowledge for every area of the horse racing industry. Whether you are interested in breeding, pin-hooking, or purchasing to race, Walnut Green can get you there.