In the middle of a freak spring snowstorm, Alice Brown's pony, Lucky, surprises her by giving birth to a foal. Now Alice has two ponies -- and pretty soon two mouths to feed. Alice can't tell her dad about the foal -- he didn't want her to have even one pony -- so she'll have to keep Sugar hidden at her friend Jinny's place. That's no problem, but getting money for hay is. How can Alice ever afford it?


Then she hears about the Fourth of July contest. The best animal act will be awarded $500. With two adorable ponies and lots of practice Alice is sure she can win. But if she doesn't win, will she still be able to keep the foal?