
Gary and Wanda Kenworthy proudly announce the affiliation of long-time Egyptian breeders, Carole and Jim Deegan with Paradise Arabians. Says Wanda, ” Carole and Jim have been our friends and mentors since we first began our breeding program in the early 1990s. They are so experienced, so kind, and so inspiring, that we feel very blessed that they have agreed to join our team at Paradise Arabians.” Carole comments, “Have you ever tried to say no to Wanda Kenworthy?! She is relentless! Seriously, we love Wanda and Gary and their clients, and we’re very happy to be involved with them. This is such a family atmosphere, and the horses are so magnificent, how could we resist?”
Carole and Jim Deegan began their Egyptian breeding program in the 1970s. Over their 30 years of involvement they were responsible for the spectacular growth and success of three farms: Cedar Hill Arabians in Forsyth, Ga., Arabians Ltd. in China Spring, Tx., and Cadron Creek Arabians in Heber Springs, Arkansas.
Jim’s expertise has always been in the areas of business planning, marketing, stallion selection and promotion, and farm management. Carole’s special strengths include client education and services, communication and marketing, and Arabian history amd pedigrees. Of course, both of the Deegans are experts in making breeding decisions and promoting the breeding program of their farm and clients..
Carole and Jim retired from the horse business in 2003, and have been inactive over the past seven years, living in Lawrenceville, Ga. near family. But they were recruited by Gary and Wanda to assist with some of the larger Paradise events in the fall of 2010. Says Gary, “We are so fortunate to have Carole and Jim join our wonderful Paradise Farm staff. It’s just ‘icing on the cake’ in everything we do. They are dedicated to Straight Egyptian Arabians, and they bring an incredible amount of experience and expertise to our breeding program. In fact, many of the top Egyptian breeding programs in the world got started with the support and mentoring of Carole and Jim Deegan.”
Says Carole, ” Our philosophy is rooted in the premise that many of us share an undeniable attraction to the beauty and historical significance of Egyptian Arabian horses. It is a commitment to love them, care for them, and experience a part of their living history. Since 1975 we have passionately persued a single- minded goal- to produce the best Egyptian Arabians in the world, and to help new people get started in achieving their goals and dreams. Call us. We’ll be happy to tell you more.”