Ponyville is experiencing a bad weather week with Dash out of town. When some of the other farmers learn Applejack is planning to date the town's lead weather pegasus, they fear the bad weather will continue and vow to put a stop to it.
Applejack has brushed her mane, put a ribbon on her hat, and there's a sway in her step. Most ponies want to know who the special pony is, but Rainbow Dash has a more important question: Will AJ ever play horseshoes with her again?
Rainbow Dash and Applejack are convinced that a relationship between them wouldn't work. Rarity believes otherwise. Determined to prove her wrong, Rainbow agrees to a 'three date trial' with Applejack...