

The three older sisters help the Crusaders build their carts exactly how they were initially envisioned providing the help that was originally desired. They also convince Cheerilee to agree to a second Applewood Derby to make up for the first-with the condition that the older ponies stay on the sidelines. When asked why they did not say anything earlier, the Crusaders say it's hard to speak up to ponies older than them and they figured ponies who participated in the Derby before knew what was best.Īpplejack, Rainbow Dash, and Rarity apologize to the Crusaders for getting carried away and ignoring their feelings. The Crusaders finally vent their frustrations to their older sisters, saying they were supposed to design and drive their own carts in the Derby and that the older ponies ruined things for everyone due to their selfishness. Near the finish line, Rainbow Dash's cart loses a tire, and the intersecting layout of the racetrack causes all of the carts to crash into each other. During the race, Rarity's cart blocks the other carts from passing.

Though their sisters excitedly sing along, the Crusaders have no fun in their roles as cart passengers. Cheerilee, dressed in a derby cheerleader outfit, signals the start of the race, and Applejack and Apple Bloom are left far behind due to the outdated design of their traditional cart.Īs ponies race down the track, spectators sing a rousing song to cheer the racers on. In spite of the Crusaders' continued frustration at being left out of derby activities, they ride in the carts with their older sisters. The Applewood Derby participants and their older assistants assemble their carts at the starting line.
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As the Applewood Derby is about to start, the Crusaders feel even more neglected when Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash take over as drivers of their carts, despite Derby tradition stating that foals drive the completed carts in the Derby. Their frustration only worsens, however, when Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow disapprove of and remove the additions they try to make to their respective carts.

Though the fillies feel left out, they are certain that their older sisters know best. Unfortunately, the older ponies continue to project their own desires onto the Derby and disregard those of the Crusaders. Very early the next morning, Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash take their little sisters to Sweet Apple Acres to start building their derby carts. Similarly, Applejack favors a traditional cart over Apple Bloom's desire for a modern and fast cart, and Rarity takes charge of making Sweetie Belle's cart to make up for previously losing a first place "Most Creative" ribbon to Derpy. However, she over-eagerly puts some of her own ideas to work as she goes to search for her own cart's blueprints. The three fillies decide to seek help from their older sisters.Īt Rainbow Dash's cloudominium, Rainbow agrees to help Scootaloo build her cart, having fond memories of winning her own derby as a filly in Cloudsdale.

Lastly, Scootaloo states she wants to win the most creative cart award as a change of pace from her high-speed scootering. Apple Bloom says that although the Derby is closely linked to Apple family history and they usually win the most traditional award, she wants to win the fastest cart award. Later, when school is dismissed, Sweetie Belle researches old Applewood Derbies and wants to win first place for most traditional cart. Time for an advanced lesson today, my little ponies.Īt the Ponyville Schoolhouse, Miss Cheerilee announces to her class of foals that she is going to teach them about physics in order to prepare them for the upcoming Applewood Derby, in which the school foals will each build and race their own carts on a racetrack with an older pony assisting and riding with them.Ĭheerilee explains that cart racers will be awarded ribbons based on three categories: fastest cart, most traditional cart, and cart with the most creative design. The scenes when Rarity tells Sweetie Belle about her coming in second in the Applewood Derby, and the one when Rarity takes over building Sweetie Belle's cart appears in A-Dressing Memories. Prior to the episode's premiere, a season six promotional image partially featuring the Applewood Derby racetrack was posted on the My Little Pony Facebook page on January 1, 2016, and a promotional image featuring Applejack covered in grease was posted on April 2, 2016. In production order, this is season six episode fifteen.
