About the Sister Duo
We, Shari and Sheena, have a combined 45 years of equine experience in Western, English, Australian, and General Horsemanship. We began owning and training our own horses in high school and have continued ever since. Our Senior Exhibition projects for high school were focused on training young horses. Our first horse joined us directly from the racetrack and became our Arabian cow horse.
We started Double Portions Cottage Bakery & Cafe as a fun way to share our love of baking with our friends and family. It has expanded into a small side business. Our Harvest Spice bread is our best seller! Ask about our drive-thru pickup option.
We are also music lovers! We (The Brown Sisterzz) teach private lessons in piano, flute, trumpet, and voice. Sheena sings first soprano and Shari sings second soprano/alto. We sang in a large church choir for over 15 years and still love to create/write/sing all different genres of music together.
We enjoy line dancing and have taught this at several parties to date.
Sheena Brown (red)
Sheena is interested in science and medicine and helps teach about first aid for horse care and, if it were ever needed, for human care. It's always better to be prepared. She leads the 'Emergency Skit" so all students can be confident in various situations.
Sheena started MS POCOOJOS VALENTINA "Serita" in 2020, and she is already being used in the lesson program. She'll join the riding portion of the program in the next few years.
Sheena's favorite thing about baking right now is experimenting with different flavor combinations. Brown Sugar Raspberry Tumbles anyone?
In addition to singing standard melodies, Sheena enjoys songs with first and second parts that cross over.
Sheena's dog, Rifle (German Shepherd), may be seen around the property when you visit.
Shari Brown (blue)
Shari has been training horses since sophomore year of high school and her passion has deepened over time. She not only enjoys riding and training, but also learning how to communicate in horse terms for the best connection with horse and human.
Shari started MR SMARTSHINING KING "Shine" in 2016 and he is now calm around beginners and intermediate riders alike. He likes to be ridden both English and Western. He loves jumping and obstacle courses.
Shari's favorite thing about baking is finding fun new recipes and "adjusting" them.
In additional to singing second soprano, Shari enjoys writing lyrics and tunes for the sisters to sing together.
Shari's dog, Roger (Rottweiler), may be seen around the property when you visit.
Check out our Links
Youtube: @ssranch7780
"Training Horse Helping People" - www.traininghorseshelpingpeople.blogspot.com
Get a peek into our horse training and riding lessons.
"Slice of Ranch" - www.sliceofranch.blogspot.com
Our thoughts and ideas on "small-scale" ranching.
Double Portions - https://doubleportionspartyplanning.blogspot.com/
Bakery and Cafe, sweet treats available.
"Roger & Company" - www.rogerandco.blogspot.com
About the animals and written from their perspective.
DIARY/JOURNAL OF TRAINING:
https://www.blurb.com/b/10359660-our-arabian-cow-horse
Also, check us out on Instagram:
Horse ranch - @ssranch77
Double Portions - @dbl_blessing
The Brown Sisterzz - @dbl_blessing
Sheena & Rifle - @sheenaleebro
Shari & Roger - @brownsharilynn
...and we're on Yelp!
MS POCOJOS VALENTINA "SERITA"
MS POCOJOS VALENTINA "SERITA"
MS POCOJOS VALENTINA "SERITA"
Serita joined the herd on August 9, 2020. She came to us as a 6-month-old filly. She looks forward to rides under the Western saddle and is learning to understand the rein cues. Her training sessions focus on moving away from pressure and regulating her speed. She is consistently more comfortable with loud noises and movement above her head with a future goal of carrying a flag!
SOOT
MS POCOJOS VALENTINA "SERITA"
MS POCOJOS VALENTINA "SERITA"
Soot joined the herd on July 20, 2019. He is a mix of several breeds, Brabant and Percheron (2 draft breeds), and Drum horse. Soot is definitely the tallest horse in the barn at over 16 hands. He enjoys teaching about half of the lessons and also enjoys pulling, with the ultimate goal of wagon rides!
MR SMARTSHINING KING "SHINE"
MS POCOJOS VALENTINA "SERITA"
MR SMARTSHINING KING "SHINE"
Shine joined the herd on October 1, 2016. He was just 6 months old when we started training him. To date, Shine has been ridden English, Western, and bareback as well as logging many groundwork sessions. He has enjoyed assisting with lessons for the past year, and continues to grow in that area. He is good with beginners and intermediates alike!
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Summer Day Camps
Come make friends, enjoy some horse time, and learn a LOT about these creatures!