(Takes place immediately after "The Cart Before The Ponies". Proofread by Smity1038 on DeviantArt.)
The Applewood Derby has come and gone, the prizes have been awarded, and for three ponies a very painful lesson has been learned about listening to their young sisters.
However, the aftermath doesn't end with the derby. Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Applejack, each find themselves having to answer for their actions to some ponies who aren't too thrilled with the way they behaved before and during the derby.
For Rainbow Dash, Scootaloo's mother has been cautious about her daughter's idol worship of Rainbow Dash, and now she has doubts about whether Rainbow Dash is a good role model. Rainbow will have to prove she can be trusted, if she doesn't want to lose her big sister status.
For Rarity, an unexpected visit from her parents causes her to once again relive what she viewed as her greatest failure. And now her parents are worried about the example she's setting for Sweetie Belle. It'll take all of Rarity's efforts to show she can be a positive influence for her sister.
And for Applejack, Big Macintosh has been concerned about her clinging to old traditions and routinely ignoring Apple Bloom, while also trying to protect her. Reluctantly, he decides to try and talk some sense into his sister, re-opening old wounds in the process. But Applejack will have to learn to let go of the past.