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Over the past thirty years, Mark Reid, Sr. has been involved in all facets of the Thoroughbred industry. For the majority of his career, Mark was a trainer, retiring as the all-time leading Thoroughbred trainer at Philadelphia Park and Garden State Park.
In 1991, he ranked fourth in the nation in victories. In his crossover to the advisory and sales representation side of the business, he has enjoyed similar success, developing Mark Reid Bloodstock Agency into one of the top national bloodstock agencies. Mark Reid Bloodstock Agency placements have won at the highest levels of the sport and include Medaglia D'Oro, You, Midas Eyes, and Personal Legend. Most recently he managed Saint Liam to career earnings of over $4,000,000 and an Eclipse Award for
Champion Older Male and 2005 Horse of the Year, the top honor a Thoroughbred horse can receive. Mark received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland, where he captained the wrestling team.
A lifelong horseman, Russell was born on a dairy farm in southeastern Pennsylvania. He took time away from farming to receive his Bachelor’s Degree at Trinity College and an MBA at Columbia University. Russell sold his first yearling in 1976. In 1980, with his brother Richard I.G. Jones, he founded Walnut Green and has been active in the bloodstock business ever since. Walnut Green offered Russell the perfect opportunity to fuse his interest and love of horses with his business background. With this combination, Russell has enabled Walnut Green to become an industry leader both regionally and nationwide. For the past quarter century, Russell’s commitment to the thoroughbred industry has been unwavering as evidenced by the following:
- Past President of TOBA.
- Past President of the Penna. Horse Breeder’s Association.
- Past Chair of the American Graded Stakes Committee.
- 1987 to 1996 - PA State Racing Commissioner.
- Distinguished Member of the Jockey Club since 1988.
- Current Residing Steward at the four leading hunt meets in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
- Master of the Cheshire Foxhounds.
Mark joined Walnut Green in September ’05 when Mark Reid Bloodstock Agency and partners acquired Walnut Green. A 2003 University of Maryland graduate, Mark worked for his father at the Mark Reid Bloodstock Agency handling private sales and advertising. At Walnut Green his duties include media and print advertising as well as handling Walnut Green consignments at the sales.
Jan began her horse career at age 3 when she began riding. She worked throughout high school for various breeding farms in the Northeast and took her first full-time position with Lana Lobell Standard Bred Farm in Bedminster, New Jersey. After 4 years in New Jersey, she moved to Pennsylvania where she worked under Joe Thompson with Whitehorse Farms, what would become what is known today as Win-Bak Farm in Maryland (one of the largest standard-bred farms in the country). She spent 10 years with Mr. Thompson before turning her attention to thoroughbreds. Jan spent 5 years as Farm manager for Dr. Tom Bowman's farm in Maryland. Her love of horses, and her hard-working mentality landed her a position at Northview Stallion Station where she handled running the broodmare division. She spent 5 years at Northview before joining the Walnut Green team in July of 2006. Jan oversees
the care and health of all the horses here at Walnut Green.
The daughter of legendary blacksmith, Jack Anderson, Marcia has also spent her lifetime around horses. She began work at Walnut Green as Russell’s secretary in 1982 and has been an integral part of the company ever since. She assists clients with the registration process and keeps them informed of important deadline dates. She works closely with the sales companies regarding entries, pedigree updates and any other requirements for a successful sale. In short, Marcia addresses all administrative needs and keeps Walnut Green clients informed throughout the process of selling their horses as well as keeping them abreast of current family racing results.
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After graduating from Millersville University in 1968, Jim went on to a rewarding career teaching and coaching football at the high school and collegiate levels. Now retired, he is a part owner and the director of all the facilities here at Walnut Green.
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