Sissy and Princess were born a week or two apart. They grew up together on the beautiful Cedar Grove Farm in Peacham, Vermont.
I have photos of the older kids and I petting on Princess, but Sissy was right there too! I had no idea I would have the privilege of owning both of these magnificent mares.
I knew Sissy was owned by someone in New Hampshire, but I didn't suppose they would be interested in selling her, and certainly not for a price I could afford. But, per the encouragement of my good friends who raised Sissy as a foal, I went ahead and messaged the woman who owned Sis.
I found out that Sissy had an old injury and ever since had had some serious behavioral issues/physical problems that prevented her owner from riding her. She was about ready to let her older horse rest permanently, and was worried about Sissy being alone.
I told her I wanted to see what I could accomplish even if I could only use her as a babysitter for Princess' babies when they were weaned, so we agreed that I would come get her, risking not ever being able to ride her, but promising a forever home so long as God allowed!
It was a long trip, with a lot of mishaps, but in the end we made it safely home to Kentucky.
I spent that fall putting her through rigorous retraining on the ground and under saddle after evaluating her for soundness. All of her adventures were recorded and are on YouTube if you want to watch! Her series is called Sis Saga.
Now we are in our second year of having our beautiful Sissy who we were able to certify and are preparing to breed in the spring of 2027.
Our reality for Sissy is more than we dreamed possible! She and Princess have been reunited and are the best of friends (this meeting is also on Youtube!).
We love riding Sissy even though she still has anxious moments. She will have a full and happy life here on our new farm.
