Whitehaven Plantation has been in the Lucas family for over 100 years. Snuggled in the middle of South Carolina, this century-old plantation is home to some of the world’s rarest horses - the Egyptian Arabian. Egyptian Arabians comprise less than 3% of all Arabian horses in the world, and are known for their beauty, intelligence and versatility.

Whitehaven Plantation (named after David Lucas's ancestral roots in Whitehaven, Cumberland, United Kingdom) boasts two barns, more than 200 acres of land, a covered arena, jump course and breeding facilities. At any time, the farm averages 50 horses on the property, 22 of them being straight Egyptian Arabians owned by Whitehaven. Three Whitehaven Egyptian Arabian stallions stand at stud, and many customer-owned horses also live at the farm for training.

In addition to managing an intensive competition schedule, Whitehaven also hosts the annual Carolina Challenge, a 30/50/100 - mile endurance ride, which is managed by their neighbor and longtime friend, J.D. Fountain. The event is one of the largest endurance rides in the Southeast and is held Thanksgiving weekend, rain or shine.

Whitehaven Egyptian Arabians excel at nearly everything, from halter to western pleasure, flat racing to sport horse events. They win dressage tests, show hack classes and at endurance rides. They succeed locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Whitehaven Plantation is managed by their trainer, Trisha Blackwell and is owned by Martha & David Lucas.

Whitehaven Plantation is currently accepting a limited number of Arabians in training for the 2008 season. Whether your interest lies in halter, performance, or endurance, we can tailor a program to fit your needs.  We are also accepting bookings for the 2008 stud season to the farm’s three outstanding Straight Egyptian stallions.