Sugar Hill's Sweet As Sugar
Sundance Kid x Lexlin's The Real Roney (Tonka daughter)
Smoky Black
DOB 6/7/15
15.2
GVHS registration: GV05568
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Introducing Sugar Hill's Sweet As Sugar,  also known as Sweetie. With ancestors including Tonka, The Lottery Horse, Lenny Howard's Horse, and other esteemed names like Roadsweeper (UK), The Lob, Bob The Blagdon, and The Coal Horse, Sweetie’s pedigree is a true tapestry of excellence. But more than just her impressive bloodlines, Sweetie is a living testament to the best traits of her ancestors—proper conformation, a kind disposition, and the sweet disposition that earned her her name.
Sweetie’s story is deeply woven into the fabric of Sugar Hill Acres. She holds a special place in our hearts as the first foal ever born on our farm, marking a pivotal moment in our journey with Gypsy Vanner horses. Her dam, The Real Roney, brings in the legendary, and rarely seen in US bloodlines of the stallion Tonka. Born as a smoky black filly with four white socks, Sweetie immediately captivated us with her elegance and presence.
From her first moments, Sweetie formed a remarkable bond with my husband, Dan. Though not initially a "horse person," Dan became Sweetie’s biggest fan and constant companion—helping her stand, leading her around the farm, and giving her the attention and care every foal deserves. Their relationship is a shining example of the gentle, people-loving nature Gypsy Vanners are known for.
Standing tall and striking with strong, correct conformation, Sweetie is also remarkably athletic. Currently, she is not a green horse, but not a finished show horse either. Sweetie has balanced being a devoted broodmare and raising lovely foals with being a versatile show horse. She has earned GVHS points in Open, Amateur, and Youth divisions and has successfully competed in English, Western, and Ranch disciplines, proving her adaptability and talent across the board. Sweetie’s show record speaks volumes. She has placed in the GVHS Year-End National Top 10 for both Youth and Amateur divisions. 
In 2017, Sweetie made her show debut at the first annual New England Gypsy Horse Club show, placing in the top three in every class she entered. One of our proudest moments came when she confidently carried a youth handler (that had just met her and had never done in hand trail) through the in-hand trail course, proving her reliability and calm demeanor. Since then, Sweetie has continued to shine in the show ring and has even represented the breed at Equine Affaire, performing in front of large, bustling crowds with poise. 
Sweetie embodies everything we value at Sugar Hill Acres—proven lineage, versatility, proper conformation, and a heart of gold. She is not just a horse to us; she is family, a foundation mare, and a reminder of how far we've come. Through her, the legacy of her distinguished bloodlines lives on, promising a future filled with success, joy, and connection.
A Lasting Legacy
We are excited to share that we have retained Ante, a special filly out of Sweetie, ensuring that her incredible qualities and lineage will continue in our breeding program. 

Sweetie (as a 2 year old) was the fifth highest ranked horse for 2017 GVHS Year End Amateur Halter!

After less than a month of being under saddle, and with having about 25 rides, Sweetie came home with a 2nd and a 3rd in the Adult Walk, Trot Division! There were not any walk trot Green Horse classes so Sweetie competed with Tabitha Morgan against 5 seasoned horses in Pleasure and Disciplined Rail (where she was asked to side pass, back, turn on forequarters, and turn on the haunches). We are very proud of her!
A week later she attended the NEGHC Gypsy & Open Show and did fabulously both in the conformation and under saddle classes. Please see results below.

In 2021 Sweetie was the NEGHC Gypsy WT English Champion, Gypsy Youth WT English Champion and Gypsy Youth WJ Western Champion.

RECENT GVHS SHOW RESULTS
NEGHC 2021 Judged by: Duane Stutzman
Gypsy 5 year old & over Mares Halter 3rd
Gypsy Youth English Pleasure WT 1st
Gypsy Youth English WT Equitation 1st
Gypsy Open Hunter Under Saddle WT 2nd
Gypsy Youth Hunter Under Saddle WT 1st
Gypsy Open Dressage Suitability WT 1st
Gypsy Sr. Horse Open Trail Obstacle In Hand 3rd 
Gypsy Open English Trail WT 2nd
Gypsy Youth English Trail WT 1st
Gypsy Open Western pleasure WJ 3rd
Gypsy Youth Western Pleasure WJ 1st
Gypsy Youth Western WJ Equitation 1st
Gypsy Open Ranch Riding WJ 1st
Gypsy Youth Ranch Riding WJ 1st
Gypsy Open Western WJ Trail 3rd
Gypsy Youth Western Trail WJ 1st

NEGHC 2021 Judged by: Elaine Page
Gypsy 5 year old & over Mares Halter 5th
Gypsy Youth English Pleasure WT 1st
Gypsy Youth English WT Equitation 1st
Gypsy Open Hunter Under Saddle WT 1st
Gypsy Youth Hunter Under Saddle WT 1st
Gypsy Open Dressage Suitability WT 3rd
Gypsy Sr. Horse Open Trail Obstacle In Hand 3rd 
Gypsy Open English Trail WT 1st
Gypsy Youth English Trail WT 1st
Gypsy Open Western pleasure WJ 3rd
Gypsy Youth Western Pleasure WJ 2nd
Gypsy Youth Western WJ Equitation 1st
Gypsy Open Ranch Riding WJ 3rd
Gypsy Youth Ranch Riding WJ 1st
Gypsy Open Western WJ Trail 3rd
​Gypsy Youth Western Trail WJ 1st

2020 NEGHC Gypsy & Open Horse Show Results
Judges Dunn & Woodruff
GYPSY YOUTH HALTER 1st, 2nd, Rahman, Alexa
GYPSY 5 & OVER MARES HALTER 6th, 5th
GYPSY GREEN HORSE WT/J PLEASURE 3rd, 3rd
GYPSY YOUTH WT/J PLEASURE 2nd, 2nd Rahman, Alexa
GYPSY GREEN HORSE WT/J EQUITATION 1st, 4th Morgan, Tabitha
GYPSY YOUTH WT EQUITATION 1st, 1st Rahman, Alexa
GYPSY OPEN IN-HAND TRAIL 3rd, 4th (out of 9)
GYPSY YOUTH IN-HAND TRAIL 2nd, 2nd Rahman, Alexa
GYPSY GREEN HORSE WJ TRAIL 1st, 1st Rahman, Alexa
GYPSY SOLID COLOR & BLAGDON HALTER 4th, 4th


NEGHC 2019 Judged by: Pam Allen
Gypsy Mare 4 Year Old 2nd 
Gypsy Bred and Shown by Owner Halter 1st
North American Bred Gypsy 3rd
Reserve Champion Green Horse WT/J
Gypsy Green Horse Western PL W/J 4th
Gypsy Open Trail In Hand 5th out of 11
Gypsy Solid Color & Blagdon 1st

NEGHC 2019 Judged by: Julie Usoff
Gypsy Mare 4 Year Old 2nd
Gypsy Solid Color & Blagdon 1st
Gypsy Bred and Shown by Owner Halter 1st
North American Bred Gypsy 2nd
Reserve Champion Green Horse WT/J
Gypsy Green Horse Western PL W/J 2nd
Gypsy Open Trail In Hand 4th out of 11

NEGHC 2018 Judged by: Sandy Croote
Gypsy 2 & 3 Year old Fillies Halter 3rd
Gypsy In-hand Trail 1st
Gypsy Youth In-hand Trail 2nd
Gypsy Ground Driving in Harness 4th
Gypsy Bred & Shown by Owner Halter 1st
Gypsy North American Bred Halter 2nd

NEGHC 2018 Judged by: Jennifer Sullivan
Gypsy 2 & 3 Year old Fillies Halter 2nd
Gypsy Youth In-hand Trail 2nd
Gypsy Ground Driving in Harness 4th
Gypsy Bred & Shown by Owner Halter 1st
Gypsy North American Bred Halter 3rd

NEGHC 2017 Judged by: Sandy Croote
Gypsy Weanlings to 3 year old Halter 3rd
Gypsy Bred and Shown By Owner 1st
Gypsy Youth in Hand Trail 1st

NEGHC 2017 Judged by: Jennifer Moshier
Gypsy Weanlings to 3 year old Halter 3rd
Gypsy Bred and Shown By Owner 2nd
​Gypsy Youth in Hand Trail 1st