This episode is one of those "meh" episodes; it's not great, but it's not bad. But I think it shows one of the biggest issues with Applejack. Most of the main six throughout the show have shown much growth, Twilight and Fluttershy being the most significant two. Rainbow Dash becomes a Wonderbolt and repeatedly proves her loyalty to her friends. Pinkie Pie has grown less insecure about her friend's feelings towards her. But Applejack seems stuck in her ways more so than the rest. Every time we