Born in Quanah, Texas on July 7th , 1934, John T. L. Jones, Jr. graduated from Abilene Christian University and went directly into the Quarter Horse business.  Mr. Jones was a manager and trainer for Walter Merrick of Sayer, Oklahoma, from 1966-1970 during which time a horse he trained won the 1967 Kansas Futurity at Ruidoso Downs. In 1977 Mr. Jones became the owner and manager of Walmac Stud International in Lexington, Kentucky. Mr. Jones is a founder of the Breeder’s Cup and co-owner of Quarter Horse racings all-time leading money earner Ochoa. Mr. Jones served as the vice-chairman for the Kentucky Racing Commission, director of the Association of State Racing Commissioners, Director for the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, and is a former member of the executive committee of the Texas Horse Racing Association. Currently, Mr. Jones serves as a director emeritus for Walmac Stud.