Tommy Eastham - Partner
Born
and raised in the heart of the bluegrass, Tommy has always had a great
love for horses. As a young man, Tommy worked on two of the area's
finest Thoroughbred farms. While working on these farms Tommy learned
everything he could about horses and their care. More importantly, he
learned how hard work and dedication are the cornerstones to any
successful business.
In 2001 his passion for horses led him to Taylor Made Farm where he
started as a Barn Foreman in the yearling complex. There he worked with
such champions as ASHADO, VALUE PLUS and SMOKEY GLACKEN. Following the
September sales, Tommy was promoted to Assistant Director of Public
Sales where he was put in charge of marketing and recruiting, as well
as budgeting and organizing. With this experience, Tommy decided to
launch a bloodstock agency that focused on quality representation and
complete dedication to his clients' needs.
Tommy and his wife, Wyndee are blessed with four beautiful children,
Olivia Ann, Thomas Joseph (T.J.), McCoy Carter, and their newest
arrival, Levi Thomas.
Mark Toothaker- Partner
Originally from Van Buren, Arkansas, Mark has been involved in the
Thoroughbred industry for most of his professional career. He has more
than 20 years experience in the thoroughbred industry and has worked
for trainers such as Joe Cantey, D. Wayne Lukas, and Gerald Romero. He
owned and managed Tooth-Acres Farm in Lavaca, Arkansas and most
recently, Mark has managed Liberty Farm, which sold Breeders' Cup Mile
[G1] winner KIP DEVILLE and multiple stakes winner HUCKIE. He has also
been involved in several pinhooking ventures.
He joined the Legacy team at the end of 2006 and since that time he
has assisted the company in selling the sale topping yearlings in two
consecutive sales.
Mark and his wife, Mallory have three beautiful children, Reagan Michelle, Hunter, and Luke Michael.
Kristin Purdy-Sales Director
Kristin was born in Hancock, Michigan where her love for horses began
at an early age. This passion only grew as she got older until her
family moved to Kentucky in 1999 where she was able to pursue her dream
to work with horses. She began working at Airdrie Stud in the broodmare
division and later with yearlings at WinStar Farm where she gained
invaluable experience working with thoroughbreds. She was one of the
first Race for Education scholarship recipients and graduated Cum Laude
with a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational communication and
equine science from Murray State University. Her education, combined
with her experience on the farm, made her well equipped to join the
Legacy team.
She has been working with Tommy since the inception of the company
and is responsible for marketing and advertising, managing
communications with clients, and coordinating sales. Kristin's
background in the thoroughbred industry and her strong administrative
skills make her a valuable asset to the team.
Nicole Smith
Niki’s love for horses also began at a young age. She followed her passion to Kentucky from
her hometown near Chicago in 2000 to pursue a degree at the University of
Kentucky in Animal Science, with the Equine Option. She became involved with a Thoroughbred
retirement organization during her college years as a volunteer and intern where
she eventually accepted a full time position after graduating in 2004. In 2007 she began her own computer consulting
business and working various horse sales throughout the year. She first teamed up with Legacy during the
2007 November Keeneland Sale. A year later she became a permanent member of
the Legacy team. Her primary responsibility is overseeing the company finances, but she is also a key player in providing office and management support.
In addition to her position
with Legacy, Niki is also the
Executive Director of The Exceller Fund, a 501©3 dedicated to the safe
retirement
and retraining of Thoroughbreds following their racing careers. She is
also the current president of The Thorobreds, an social organization
for women in the Equine Industry.
Julie Dickson
Julie Dickson is a native of Thomson, Georgia.
With over 35 years of experience behind her in the horse business, her horsemanship skills are unparalleled.
Julie is Legacy Bloodstock’s key hands-on person at the sales barn,
working diligently in the shedrow from early morning to nightfall with
the staff of professional showpeople that we have gathered to show and
care for the horses in the Legacy consignment. Her ten years working
with foxhunters and show horses ensure that every horse leaves his
stall to show themselves to their best advantage, and that each horse
has the finest in care during the stress of the sale. A consummate
professional, Julie’s extensive expertise plays a vital role in the
Legacy Bloodstock team’s success.