Located in Horse Shoe, North Carolina — Jade Creek is no stranger to the winners circle. A breeding program producing numerous National Champion halter and performance horses alike, the JCA program is hailed as one of few breeders breeding the pretty athlete. The halls of Jade Creek have seen many of the industry’s greats like Jake Jamaal JCA++// and Brandon Bey JCA+. When Arabian horses first captivated Manny Lawrence, he made plans to secure a location to showcase them. Later that year, Manny purchased an historic 10-acre property in the Corral de Tierra Valley in California’s Monterey County. Author John Steinbeck wrote an entire series of short stories centered on the “Pastures of Heaven,” the name given to the valley by the character that “discovers” it in the stories. Manny also wanted to tie the name of his new ranch to the land itself in some way. Watson Creek wanders through the property, but “Watson Creek Ranch” didn’t resonate with him. Instead, he substituted his favorite color, green, into the name by calling it Jade Creek Arabians (JCA).

Over thirty years has passed since the early days in Monterey County — chapters written in Santa Ynez, California, Sisters, Oregon, Scottsdale, Arizona, and a move across the country to Horse Shoe, North Carolina. The passion has not eased and the dedication to owning and loving Arabian horses is as strong as ever.