David
and Martha Lucas have been breeding Egyptian Arabians for 20 years
and find that with every year that passes, their passion for these
remarkable horses grows. They are enthralled with the history behind
the Egyptian Arabian, their affection for humans and their beauty,
brains and athletic ability.
As a past governing member of the former Arabian Horse Registry of America
and past president and Trustee of the Pyramid Society, Martha has worked
dilligently for the Arabian Horse and particularly the Egyptian Arabian
and counts her years of service as a pure joy. David also served on the
Board of the Pyramid Society and the Arabian Horse Trust, so their involvement
in the industry has definitely been a joint effort.
Breeding Egyptian Arabian Horses is considered an art and David and Martha have carefully studied bloodlines for years and have carefully chosen what they believe are the most desirable individuals to produce successful results. Martha Lucas remarks, "We are dedicated to perserving classic Arabian type, but we are not content with just a pretty horse." "My Mother always told me that 'pretty is as pretty does' and I believe that sentiment holds true with our Arabians." Athletic ability and disposition are also key in the Whitehaven breeding program.
"All
of our horses are trained in some type of performance discipline," remarks
David Lucas "They are all started in dressage and then they
areevaluated to find what discipline suits them best" "Horses
that have a job to do, work that challenges both mind and body
makes for a happier horse...
We may start them in halter, but when they are three ground work begins and
they are broken to ride."
David and Martha's 'home' within the Arabian Industry is The Pyramid Society.
The Pyramid Society is a fraternal organization that promotes, protects and perpetuates The Egyptian Arabian Horse. Their offices are located in Lexington Ky. "We have made lifelong friends through The Pyramid Society and we always look forward to gathering with breeders throughout the year at all the Pyramid Society sponsored events. There is, of course, spirited competition between all of us as we exhibit our horses, but we remain a very tight knit group of people who admire and revere the Egyptian Arabian," says Martha Lucas.
There is nothing more enjoyable for David and Martha than to take visitors around the farm and introduce them to their horses. They extend an open invitation to all to spend a day with them and their majestic Egyptian Arabians at Whitehaven Plantation.
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