Sandbar is a bit insecure about the size difference between himself and his wife, Yona. However, he learns an important lesson from a friend about what it really means to be a stallion.
Applejack receives a urgent letter from her cousin, Braeburn, to come to Appaloosa for something important. She rushes over, bring her friends with her, only to find something they weren't expecting. Especially when Soarin is in Breaburn's house.
After hearing from Braeburn about great Hearth's Warming is, Little Strongheart decides to journey into Appleloosa and experience the pony holiday for herself. Braeburn, for his part, happily plays the role of host.
Applejack will always support Braeburn living his best life, no matter what. She just has a few concerns about his new boyfriend, that's all. Specifically, his giant tyrannical warlord boyfriend who's definitely supposed to be dead right now.
Braeburn is a stallion from a family of workaholics. Lily is a nervous mare who is scared of her own shadow. When he is sent to Ponyville for the sake of his health, the Spring is Sprung Feast provides the stage for a very unconventional love story.