Ted Carson-An American Classic, published in Arabian Horse Times

AN AMERICAN CLASSIC

by THERESA CARDAMONE With the year only half gone, 2017 has already proven to be the pinnacle in the long and fruitful career of Ted Carson. Early in January, he was named the United States Equestrian Federation’s Halter Showman of the Year over other horsemen spanning 19 different breeds and specialties. It was a tremendous honor that was underlined the following month when he was awarded two prestigious titles by the Arabian Professional & Amateur Horseman’s Association—Halter Professional of the Year and the ultimate endorsement, Horseman of the Year. It is a rare occasion when a handler who exclusively shows halter is given the highest of all honors, which clearly illustrates the level of respect that Ted Carson has earned.

Legendary breeder and showman Dick Ames is generous in his praise of Ted Carson, “You mean Kit? His nickname is Kit,” Ames reports with a smile in his voice. “He showed our National Show Horses for us and did really well with them.

Ted & Brandi Carson

At the time, they were a hot item. That’s where Kit got his notoriety, through these horses that he was showing for Cedar Ridge. We were the first farm that he worked on and he was with us for a long time.” Ames has much more to say about Ted Carson’s work ethic and abilities, “He is a good man, has numerous exceptional skills, and works hard at what he does,” relates Ames.

“He has a special way with horses and a good eye for a good horse. He takes excellent care of them—the horses tell that story.” The alert, happy horses that fill Ted’s stalls are all the proof needed to validate Dick’s claim. Furthermore, Ames has a cryptic message

“What makes Ted so special? Most of all, my horses come home sound of Mind, Body and Spirit—they come back better than when they were sent to Ted. He has a sound program that takes into account the individual horse, a program that is founded in experience but flexible for the individual ‘horsenalities.’ He has an outstanding and experienced staff, is honest with his clients and looks after the clients’ best interests as well as their horses.” ~ Nancy Janosik, Better Way Farms

that he wants to include “in bold letters” for Ted, so here goes… “More than anything else, he really excels in the mud business. That’s M…U…D…mud. I’m not telling you what that means, but he’ll know.” Now, if only Ted will let the rest of us in on the secret!

From the heartland of America, Ted Carson eventually moved to the east coast where he set up shop at Dolorosa Arabians, continuing to hone his craft and adding to his growing reputation as a reputable trainer whose love for horses is his primary motivator. With his wife and partner Brandi teaming with him every step of the way, Ted has made a steady climb into the international spotlight of the Arabian industry.

Horses in his care have been awarded the highest titles offered in America. The clients that he has garnered over the course of more than thirty years have, for the most part, stuck with him and are part of his clientele today. Jim and Kimberly Butler-Blevins have had horses with Ted for years and they use a single word to describe their relationship with Ted and Brandi, family.

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Excalibur EA (Shanghai EA x Essence Of Marwan EA)

Na’mous Al Shahania (FA El Shawan x Virtuosa MLR)

“Al Azure Group salutes Ted & Brandi Carson and the remarkable team at Butler Farms. Your dedication to the breed is an inspiration and your passion is contagious. Yours is a great story and we are thrilled to be a part of it!”

~ Mary Anne Applegate, Al Azure Group, LLC

“We started our breeding business around 10 years ago and went down to visit Ted when we realized that he was located in North Carolina like us. Ted and the whole Butler team welcomed us with open arms. We still always feel as if we have walked into our family at his barn at the shows. Ted has helped us through the years with our breeding program and has taken our horses to the win many times. He is truly a great and kind trainer.”

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~ Chloe Cox, Sycamore Arabians

“Jim and I feel very fortunate to be a part of this extended family,” Kimberly explains. “Ted and Brandi go out of their way to make sure every client feels welcome in any activity they are having—no one feels excluded whether they have one horse, or ten.” The feeling of inclusion is a recurrent theme whenever Ted’s clients describe what keeps them coming to his barn. Inclusion and integrity, the trait singled out most often as his most exemplary. According to all who know him, Ted will give you the straight scoop if you ask him about a horse’s potential whether you like the answer or not. “Ted is going to tell you the truth about your horse, so be ready for an upfront answer,” Kimberly states. “We value that trait because we would rather know the truth than to put a lot of money into a horse that cannot make it in the show arena. He is kind to the horses he trains and sometimes the goal is not to win that time out, but to accomplish a secondary goal, such as

Many trainers can produce a win and a trophy, but there are only a few that know how to develop their clientele into a cohesive, supportive team. Frank articulates what it is about the stable atmosphere that kept him coming back for more. “Ted does a great job as a trainer, showman, and evaluator of horses, but Sara and my favorite aspect of our relationship is their hospitality: their effort and ability to make their stalls such a great environment to enjoy shows,” Frank enthuses. “We both enjoyed our shows with Ted and Brandi. There was always a great, friendly vibe at their stalls and all the clientele chipped in to make the environment fun and welcoming to everyone.”

As is often the case, one satisfied customer leads to another. The Chisholms were happy to recommend Ted to their friends Bill and Tracy Buglass, who were immediately taken by the congenial atmosphere

making me a better rider.”

at the barn and decided to put horses in training there. Their primary

When C.A. and Frances Butler welcomed Ted Carson to their Butler

also provided the fun. They wanted to have a good time with their horses,

Farms Arabians as a resident trainer twenty years ago, they took the first step on a journey of partnership that has done nothing but flourish over the decades. Frances Butler attributes much of their success to Ted, a

motivation was finding a trainer that not only provided the wins, but win or lose. “We trust them with our horses,” Bill states. “Ted and Brandi and their crew are knowledgeable, respectful, humble, great horse people, and they turn out a great product. They run a professional business,

man she considers as a son.

have only wonderful clients, and we always have a great time with them.

“Arriving at Butler Farms with only one horse, Ted hit the ground

horses, which we feel is the foundation for building our breed.”

They never act like they know it all. They care about the people and the

running,” says Frances. “He immediately reached out and started bringing in clients from all over the U.S. Many of those early clients are still friends and are still bringing horses to Ted. His work ethic was and is phenomenal; he is one of the hardest workers that I have ever me, he has never been afraid to get dirty and is actively involved in every aspect of horse and farm management. Ted’s most important attribute, however, is his integrity. He is a genuinely nice person with a strong moral compass and a great capacity to love: his family and friends, his work, and always the Arabian horse.”

Frank and Sara Chisholm also became acquainted with Ted when he established his permanent location at Butler Farms Training Center in North Carolina. When Frank was involved with a group developing the Spotlight Futurity program for Region 12, he relied on Ted to give him sound advice. That allowed Frank to note and appreciate the full scope of what he was capable of as an advisor and trainer.

“I really respect the way Ted shows his horses,” enthuses Frank.

“They are always well conditioned and move well with him leading them, and he gets good results. Ted also has an excellent eye for good horses. Some trainers do a good job in the ring, but don’t have the best eye when assessing them. Ted is really good at picking good horses and is someone his clients can always rely on to make sure that their money is well spent.”

Ted, Michaiah & Inman enjoying some quality, family time.

Ted and SF Veraz (Gazal Al Shaqab x Veronica GA)

Creating a cultural climate that allows horses and people to flourish is a key element in Ted and Brandi’s success. Amy Caraway became a

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believer in Ted four years ago when he evaluated her yearling colt who was going through an awkward phase in his development. Ted was able to see his potential and transform him into a horse who, according to Ted, would “only get better—this is a national champion.” Two years later, Ted led Amy’s horse to the United States National Champion Futurity Gelding title, for which she is forever grateful. “Ted works tirelessly to help his clients get a real shot at seeing their dreams come true, whether that client owns just one horse (like me) or a stable full of beautiful horses,” says Amy. “He and Brandi go above and beyond to foster a no-drama team and a family environment. They want everyone to feel included and important, and they surround themselves with honest, hard-working, and like-minded professionals on their staff.”

Amy’s voice as a small breeder/owner is important to the breed as a whole because she represents the vast majority of Arabian horse owners.

She recognizes the value of Ted and Brandi’s predilection to be active mentors to their clients, leading by example. They don’t simply promote breeding stallions to their clients, they breed their own mares to them as well, putting their money where their mouths are, sharing the risks and the rewards. Like many others, Amy also cites Ted’s honesty as a primary reason she chooses to trust him with her horse. ring, trainers were “falling over themselves” to have him in their barn.

“Ted will give you an honest opinion of your horse...he doesn’t just

“People offered to take him for free and pay his show expenses to bring

tell you what he thinks you want to hear,” she says. “That’s a strong

him back out,” she says. “But, I’ve only ever wanted what is best for

indicator to me that it’s not just about making money to Ted. He wants

Bugatti and there is nobody that I would entrust Bugatti to other than

to succeed, sure, but he really wants to see his clients succeed. The

Ted. So, I sold some stock, worked a lot of overtime and did whatever

ability to provide an honest evaluation, even when such honesty might

I had to do to make that happen. At the end of the day, not everybody

mean the loss of immediate revenues, is critical toward uplifting and

will be able to breed and campaign great horses. If it was easy, every-

improving the breed. Ted is a man of his word. If he commits to show

body would be doing it. Ted’s also a breeder, and he breeds for pretty,

your horse, you can count on it. As an owner who has to watch the

functional horses that can do both halter and performance. That’s the

budget carefully to participate at the higher levels, I know without

right thing to do for our breed. All of these horses that we see winning

question that being able to accurately predict what a show will cost,

halter classes as yearlings…how many do we see come back in the

being able to count on my trainer’s commitment to show my horse,

Scottsdale Signature classes under saddle? A big percentage of the

and knowing that my horse is well cared for at all times has played a

Bugatti foals come back. And when they’ve been with Ted, they come

huge role in my decision to remain active in the Arabian industry over

back in ring healthy and happy. Our biggest thing in Ted’s barn is, we

the past several years.”

have fun. We enjoy each other’s company, we cook, we laugh, and it’s just a great place to be. Sincerely. The horses are happy. I’ve never seen

When Kristi Waters was interested in bringing KM Bugatti—her U.S.

happier horses in my life, ever. These horses are living a good life…you

National Champion in halter and performance—back to the show

just have to experience the difference.”

“I have always appreciated the way Ted prepares and presents his horses. There is a connection with him and the horses he shows and it’s obvious. I appreciate this and his constant connection with what is going on in the market and in the show ring around the world. I can always call on Ted for advice on marketability and value in the worldwide marketplace—I find this critical as a small breeder and greatly appreciate the support and knowledge he and Brandi have provided over the years.”

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~ Joel Desmarteau, Markelle Arabians

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Ted and Patricia Dempsey at the 2017 Marquise Auction.

Pat Dempsey “experienced the difference” when she put her stallion, Canadian National Champion and U.S. Reserve National Champion Junior Stallion Beloved One NA, into the care of Ted Carson. Beau had a history of being fractious in the show ring, and Pat knew that it was important for him to be placed with someone who could win his confidence. He showed beautifully for Ted in the 2017 Scottsdale Classic, a huge achievement that didn’t go unnoticed by his grateful owner. “Beau went in like a gentleman,” Pat said with pride. “All of the other trainers were bowing to Ted. They knew that the horse was usually overstimulated, wouldn’t stand still, and couldn’t perform. Ted totally diffused him, he was a different horse out there.”

Pat also experienced the thrill of watching Ted show her homebred Beloved Gracious Lady to the high score of 394.5 in the 2016 U.S. National Arabian Yearling Filly Breeders Sweepstakes Championship after qualifying with a unanimous win as the Region 15 Champion Yearling Filly. Ted has earned Pat’s trust and confidence over and over again, a truth which was perfectly illustrated for the world at large in Scottsdale: • THE SCENE—inside the WestWorld International Arena, which was transformed into a select auction house with raised stage, spotlights, and elegant tables packed with the industry’s most affluent buyers and their associates.

• THE VANTAGE POINT—a bird eyes view from the “cheap seats,” a first-come-first-served balcony for light and sound operators and other interested non-buyers.

• THE MOMENT—the room erupts as Pat Dempsey sets a world record price for an Arabian yearling filly sold at auction, topping all other bidders and paying $1,550,000 for Om El Erodite.

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Ted and Om El Erodite (EKS Alihandro x Om El Excella)

The well-heeled crowd rose to its collective feet in appreciation of the unprecedented moment. At the same time, many of the top halter trainers were leaping from their seats as one, eager to give their personal congratulations to the unexpected buyer.

From above, it seemed as if Pat had exercised magnetic properties that drew potential handlers from all corners of the room! Each one would have been delighted to show the filly on her behalf.

But Pat knew that the only person she would trust with Erodite was already sitting quietly at her side.

“Ted has earned my trust over time and he is the only one who will be working with Erodite,” Pat says. “She’s at Butler Farms Training Center, where she lives between two of my other fillies.

Ted says she’s a happy horse, easy to work with and eager to learn. She’s learning how to be turned out. Before she was just in a stall—now she goes out with another of my fillies. Now, she can be a horse.”

Ted’s commitment to put the filly at ease and gain her trust has already paid off handsomely. Two months after the auction, Ted Carson showed Om El Erodite to the title of Gold Supreme Champion Yearling Filly at the prestigious Arabian Breeders World Cup in Las Vegas, qualifying for the World Championships in the process. Beloved Gracious Lady added the 2017 Region 15 Champion Junior Filly crown to her coffers—once again by unanimous verdict—with Ted on the lead.

Come November, Erodite and Gracie will head to Paris to take on the finest fillies in the world in the Arabian horse breed’s most significant halter competition at the Salon du Cheval. There, Ted Carson is likely to close out his finest year with more amazing achievements—World Championships with Om El Erodite and Beloved Gracious Lady. There couldn’t be a more fitting and well-deserved ending to such a magical year for Ted Carson, a true class-act, an American classic.

“Ted is an expert who already knew Shanghai’s babies very well, having worked successfully with Wortex’s three-quarter brother, Excalibur EA. Now I am even happier at that choice, as Ted is a real horseman and Wortex has been expressing his joy of life and amazing motion like he never did before, thanks to Ted’s work. This is what matters for me—much more than winning any championship with a feared horse—their happiness.

Thank you, Ted Carson and Team.” ~ Jennifer Dhombre, Kalliste Arabians

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“Ted, we value your honesty, integrity, and your dedication to the Arabian breed.

But your commitment to your family is by far your best attribute. Jimmy and I have enjoyed getting to know you and your family. We wish you many great years ahead!� ~ Lisa Gaudio, Kyrie Arabians

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Ted with U.S. National and Las Vegas Gold Champion ML Mostly Padron at home on Bulter Farms.

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Ted & Brandi with their 2016 APAHA awards.

Horseman of the Year and Halter Trainer of the Year.

Ted Carson At Butler Farms

by FRANCES T. BUTLER Twenty years and counting! Even for me, it’s hard to believe that Ted Carson came to Butler Farms Arabians more than twenty years ago.

THE EARLY YEARS When he arrived in White Oak, N.C., Ted was quite young and actually looked even younger than his age. To this day, Ted is the only person that I know who actually wanted and waited impatiently, for gray hair. Looks, however, can be deceiving; Ted was already an established figure in the Arabian community, previously working at such prominent farms as Cedar Ridge and Dolorosa Arabians.

CA and I had followed Ted’s career in the show ring for several years and considered ourselves lucky to have someone of his caliber agree to become our trainer and farm manager. After twenty years, we still feel the same way.

Arriving at Butler Farms with only one horse, Ted hit the ground running. He immediately reached out and started bringing in clients from all over the United States.

Many of those early clients are still friends and are still bringing horses to Ted, including the owners of that very first horse.

For six months, my husband and I carefully scrutinized every move that Ted made; as business owners who had hired hundreds of people over the years, we recognized Ted’s abilities. Impressed with what we saw, we offered Ted a partnership; he accepted.

As partners, we sat down with Ted and worked out the expectations, the goals, and the philosophy which were to be the cornerstones of our new enterprise. The rest, as the saying goes, is history. Ted Carson

Exquisite Lady BFA (sired by ML Mostly Padron) with her 2017 filly by Exxalt.

and Butler Farms Training Center over the ensuing years became synonymous.

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THE FORMATIVE YEARS As the years passed, Ted’s amazing qualities and talents became ever more apparent; Ted was not just a show ring diva. His work ethic was and is phenomenal, he is one of the hardest workers that I have ever met, he has never been afraid to get dirty, and is actively involved in every aspect of horse and farm management.

Like the Energizer Bunny, Ted is always on the move, always looking for ways to improve the training center, to improve and grow the Arabian breed that he loves, and to improve himself.

In one important area, Ted needed no improvement … he has always had a phenomenal ability to identify good horses. Om El Erodite, Exxalt, Alexxander, SF Veraz, MC Psynammon, Donatella, ML Mostly Padron, Excalibur EA, Triumphant Star, Celestina INZ, Geneva, Na Mous … these are just “the tip of the iceberg,” just a few of the stars developed

by Ted at Butler Farms Training Center.

Although every horse cannot be a star or national champion, Ted strives to help each horse reach its highest potential, whatever that level might be.

On a personal level, early in his stay at Butler Farms, Ted met the woman who was to be the love of his life and his soulmate—Brandi Smith, an accomplished horsewoman herself.

Naturally, the two met at a horse show.

Like the Butlers, Brandi knew what she wanted when she saw it. Even today, she jokes that Ted never had a chance.

In 2001, Ted and Brandi married and became partners in life and business. A daughter Michaiah was born in 2004, and a son Inman, several years later.

As his family and his reputation as a trainer grew, Ted somehow found the time to study for and become credentialed as a judge, judging prestigious shows in the United States and around the world, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.

His work ethic and his success as a trainer and a businessman, while obviously Above: The excited “Team Exxalt” during his 2015 Scottsdale Gold Championship debut.

important, are not Ted’s most important attribute, however. That attribute would be his integrity. Ted is a genuinely nice person with a strong moral compass and a great capacity to love—his family and friends, his work, and always the Arabian horse.

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A born teacher, Ted is a man who has always been willing to share his love and knowledge of Arabian horses with those who reach out to him. Over the years, he has mentored and worked with young trainers and judges from both the U.S. and other countries, teaching them training techniques, the criteria and rules used for judging horses, and an appreciation for the beauty and uniqueness of the Arabian breed.

Ted also routinely works with owners and clients to differentiate a great horse from a good horse or a good

Top to bottom: Ted at one of his many informative clinics at Butler Farms.

horse from a bad one. Ted’s goal and the goal of Butler

Las Vegas Gold Champion Elle Flamenca.

increase their ability to recognize the qualities which

Farms Training Center was and is, to promote Arabians

Butler Farms is the proud home of Ted Carson Training Center.

by nurturing both established and new owners of these special horses.

To further that goal, Ted gives seminars and individual tutorials; he does farm visits to advise and educate owners on how to manage their herds and how to evaluate the potential of individual horses for halter, performance or pleasure. He also assists owners and clients with breeding decisions. He advises all owners to find a comfort level in the number of horses owned and in their financial commitment.

He believes that a “happy/comfortable” owner will stay in the industry for the long term.

TODAY At this point in his life, Ted Carson is a successful man by any standards, a man at the top of his game. On a personal level, Ted is loved by his beautiful family, by his partners who consider him a second son, and by his many friends. As a businessman, his client base has expanded and is worldwide— his stalls are always full. As a horseman, Ted has earned respect as a breeder, a judge and a trainer.

Ted is widely recognized as one of the best halter trainers in the United States, not only by clients and admirers, but also by his peers. In addition to his numerous individual show awards, Ted has been named APAHA Halter Trainer of the Year and APAHA Horseman of the Year. He also received the USEF Norman Dunn Handler of the Year Award, an award which covers all breeds, not just Arabians.

Ted also finds the time to serve on a number of Regional and National committees and boards, including the Region XII Spotlight Futurity and the APAHA. He is always willing to assist in efforts which will promote Arabian horses.

Yet, when all is said and done, despite the accolades and honors, Ted Carson remains a man of inexhaustible energy, a man driven to reach new heights, a man still driven to promote and grow the Arabian breed that he has loved since he was a 14-year-old boy.

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Beloved One NA +

Ever After NA x Margarita PSY

NATIONAL CHAMPION

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Om El Erodite ARABIAN BREEDERS WORLD CUP GOLD SUPREME CHAMPION YEARLING FILLY with Ted Carson

Dear Ted and Brandi, Our Arabian Journey together is AWESOME, EXCITING, EDUCATIONAL and AWE INSPIRING! Love, Pat

BELOVED GRACIOUS LADY & BELOVEDS VIA LUNA 2016 Region 15 Champion & Reserve Champion Yearling FIllies with Ted Carson & Cory Brine

Patricia Dempsey Lady Lake, Florida www.Belovedsfarm.com

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Photo by Cory Byrne

Ted, for me, represents a man with unending drive and complete commitment. I fully believe what he loves most in this world, is his family & work to promote the Arabian horse .

Javan Schaller, Mankind Arabians 480.797.5046

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Exxalt

Excalibur EA x Vesperra by SF Veraz SCOTTSDALE GOLD CHAMPION Standing at Ted Carson Training Center

My wife Sybil and I were one of Ted Carson’s first clients at Butler Farms Training Center. We have remained clients for over twenty years. Ted has shown horses that we own or co-own to Championships at every level: Scottsdale, Las Vegas, Regionals, and Nationals. Some of those horses, like Exxalt, Elle Flamenca, and Geneva, have become well-known in the Arabian industry.

However, Ted has done much more than win ribbons for us; he has assisted and guided our breeding program. Over time, Ted has helped Collinswood Farm accumulate a group of mares that are exceptional, that have excelled in the show ring and in the breeding arena. Those mares are producing beautiful foals which have been sold overseas and here in the United States.

Obviously, we are delighted with Ted Carson and the many ways that he has supported and improved our program! Thank You, Ted Carson.

Jeff and Sybil Collins, Collinswood Farm Pembroke, North Carolina

2017 EXXALT FILLY out of a DA Valentino daughter.

Irraadessa

Ibn Raad x Shaahnana by Mishaal

Angelfyre

BWF

Apalo x Tareefa Jamaal by Dakar El Jamaal

Thank you for the Fun, Success and Love of the Horses!

Chuck & Nancy Janosik, Better Way Farm Carrollton, Georgia BetterwayFarms@gmail.com

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JamilaTF

2013 SE Grey Mare (Mishaal HP x Skyy)

2017 EGYPTIAN EVENT BRONZE CHAMPION SENIOR MARE

History will always be the judge.

But f irst it calls for Epic Performances.

2016 Egyptian Event Champion 3-Year-Old Futurity Filly 2016 Egyptian Event Unanimous Champion 3 & Over Mare AATH

Al Azure Group, LLC. salutes Ted & Brandi Carson and the remarkable team at Butler Farm. Your dedication to the breed is an inspiration and your passion contagious.

Yours is a great story and we are thrilled to be a part of it.

2016 East Coast Championships Reserve Champion Mare Champion Mare ATH 2017 Scottsdale International Arabian Breeders Classic Top 3 Straight Egyptian 3 & 4-Year-Old Mare 2017 Egyptian Event Bronze Champion Senior Mare Champion 3 & Over Mare AATH

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EQ

Escalade

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Bucharest V x Allurience CG

MULTI-CHAMPION MOUNTED NATIVE COSTUME AND SHOW HACK with Brooke Fuchs and Kim Butler

Integrity, honesty, and loyalty are traits my husband and I look for in a trainer.

Ted and Brandi exemplify all of these traits in their day to day life, whether it be with family or clients.

Jim and I are proud to be a part of the Ted Carson family!

Dr. James Blevins & Kim Butler Chesterfield, Virginia

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Nazareth

CF

Eden C x MWF Najada

2017 SCOTTSDALE RESERVE CHAMPION & REGION 12 CHAMPION HUNTER PLEASURE JR. HORSE with Brooke Fuchs

2015 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION FUTURITY GELDING with Ted Carson

With hard work and steadfast determination, ride your dreams into reality. Saddle up each day with integrity and good company for your journey, and enjoy the ride!

Amy Caraway Salisbury, North Carolina

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For your consideration ...

Ted, Brandi and their crew, are knowledgeable, respectful, humble and great horse people. We trust them with our horses and always have fun with them and their clients.

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Bill & Tracy Buglass and the Erik Johnson Family Deerfield, Wisconsin

WGA

Real Grand

SF Sir Real x Gianna J, by Khadraj NA

REGION 12 SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY TOP TEN YEARLING COLT For sale information contact Bill or Tracy Buglass at 608.445.0925

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Ted & Brandi, Every corner of our show horse experience with you, and your team, has been a delight. Your vision of our horses and the execution of their presentations have been nothing less than professional and complete. Our time with you is always enjoyable.

Frank & Sara Chisholm Timmonsville, South Carolina www.PalmettoArabians.com

PA

Phoenix Kid Sundance Kid V x Pamila

PA CATNISS (Baahir El Marwan x Cassandra GA) 2015 Region 12 Spotlight Futurity Champion Yearling Filly with Kentley Dean

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Pallera

KM

KM Bugatti x Isabella De Jamaal

REGION 12 ABS TOP FIVE YEARLING FILLY

Ted and Brandi, You both are such amazing people whose friendship I greatly treasure. You define the words “first class” and are the most sincere, humble, kind and caring people I have ever met in the Arabian horse industry, as well as in my life. We are all very blessed to be a part of your outstanding team. It is more than just a “training/show” barn, you all are family who have great respect and support for each other. You are all part of the foundation that has helped build what we all share when we are together--“home”. Ted, your talent is like no other, as it comes from your heart ... your passion and sincere love for the horses. It shows every time you enter the ring or are just spending time with us around the stalls. Brandi, you and your entire family are so very special. You both mean the world to me and I am beyond grateful to have you in my life. After every show, we look forward to and count down the days until we can all be together again….sharing our passion, love, friendships, laughter, tears, and family time ... creating truly treasured memories with the most amazing thing in this world that brought us all together, the Arabian horse.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you all do every day, for being great friends who are like family and for being some of the most special, amazing and caring people I think the world of! ~ Kristi Kristi Waters, KM Stables, Inc Clearwater, Florida www.KMStables.com Ar abian Horse Times | 26 |

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SG

Brass Prince

Brass x Rose of USA

MULTI-NATIONAL CHAMPION GELDING

Ted and Brandi, We are so happy with all that you have accomplished over the years.

We are very honored to say you started your professional career at Cedar Ridge.

We wish you both continued success in your future.

Love, Dick, Lollie and Lara

Jordan, Minnesota www.Cedar-Ridge.com

Up Your Brass Brass x Gem of a Doll

MULTI-NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A GELDING

Ames Lucky Affair Brass x Lady Gambler PM

MULTI-NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A MARE

Breeders Lisa Gaudio and Jimmy Kazanjian with “The Trinity of Miracles� 2017 Half-Arabians (Vitorio TO x Kyrie Elleison) Elle Vitorina, Epona Elleison, and Big Man In Town.

Ted, We value your honesty, integrity, and your dedication to the Arabian breed.

But your commitment to your family is by far your best attribute.

Jimmy and I have enjoyed getting to know you and your family.

We wish you many great years ahead!

Lisa Gaudio & Jimmy Kazanjian Kyrie Arabians Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Appalonia Dancer

PA

Sundance Kid V x Acappella V by Simeon Shai+ Multi-Champion in Mare Halter & Western Pleasure

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Elle Marin

Ajman Moniscione x Allamara MA Bred by Markelle Arabians, LLC Now owned by Al Jood Stud, Qatar

Thank you, Ted and Brandi, for guiding these young mares from my small breeding program onto the world stage.

Joel Desmarteau, Markelle Arabians, LLC Atlanta, Georgia | 404.401.8141 www.MarkelleArabians.com

Elle F lamenca

Ajman Moniscione x Allamara MA Bred by Markelle Arabians, LLC Now owned by Dubai Arabian Stud

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Thank You, Ted Carson, for the amazing adventure experienced in the U.S. for Kalliste Arabians, representing France & Europe!

Shanghai EA & Mirwanah Kallisté by Marwan Al Shaqab

2017 SCOTTSDALE INTERNATIONAL GOLD CHAMPION JUNIOR COLT 2016 ARABIAN BREEDERS WORLD CUP CHAMPION 2-YEAR-OLD COLT 2016 ARABIAN BREEDERS WORLD CUP SILVER SUPREME CHAMPION JUNIOR STALLION 2016 CENTRAL PARK HORSE SHOW ARABIAN U.S. OPEN SILVER CHAMPION JUNIOR STALLION

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2015 EUROPEAN BREEDERS CUP GOLD CHAMPION YEARLING COLT 2015 DEAUVILLE ARABIANS CUP INTERNATIONAL GOLD CHAMPION, MOST BEAUTIFUL HEAD, BEST FRENCH HORSE 2015 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP TOP FIVE & CLASS WINNER, HIGH SCORING YEARLING COLT 2015 ALL NATIONS CUP BREEDERS CUP TOP FIVE (Only male selected for the Championship.

The others were fillies.)

2017 SCANDINAVIAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD CHAMPION JUNIOR COLT (For Shgaïr Stud)

Now proudly leased by Shgaïr Stud Bred & Owned by Kalliste Arabians, Jennifer Dhombre kalliste.arabians@gmail.com www.Kalliste-Arabians-International.com

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Baahir Jawhar

Baahir El Marwan x Jewel Of Marwan H

HEADING TO THE ARABIAN U.S. OPEN IN CENTRAL PARK! Al & Chloe Cox, Sycamore Arabians, LLC Edenton, North Carolina www.SycamoreArabians.com

Ted Carson ~ Trainer, Judge, Husband, Dad and Friend!

2016 APAHA HALTER TRAINER OF THE YEAR | 2016 APAHA HORSEMAN OF THE YEAR 2016 USEF NORMAN DUNN HANDLER OF THE YEAR

TED CARSON TRAINING AT BUTLER FARMS TRAINING CENTER, INC. 440 Devin Drive, White Oak, NC 28399 WWW.TEDCARSON.COM

Ted Carson 910.876.7332 Brandi Carson 910.876.7333 Cory Byrne • Brooke Fuchs