Talk:Earth ponies/@comment-32383030-20170625012018

The information on this wiki regarding earth pony strength is incorrect.

Faust actually didn't intent on earth pony strength to be a thing and it was never clearly confirmed in the show.

She instead said their talent was to grow things and we get a glimpse at what that means when Applejack forced plants to grow in twilight's castle.

There are many inconsistencies with earth pony strength: https://mlpforums.com/topic/69080-earth-pony-strength-is-a-myth/

Celestia's quote in the season 4 finale  "Without their strength, they will not be able to tend the land"  is not a confirmation as she could just refer to their power to grow things or state the stereotype of earth ponies being strong and brave. The same applies to the quote in the crystal heart spell book which refers to the heart of an earth pony being strong.

Regardless of that some individuals show exceptional strength that happen to be earth ponies.

Every tribe has a few exceptional individuals.

For an earth pony to possess magically enhanced physical strength is like for a unicorn to cast advanced spells.

Only a few are capable of it. Big Mac seems to possess it but not Applejack.

Keep in mind ponies of all races have shown great strength but only some earth ponies could pull a train or an entire house. That is what sets these individuals apart from the other races.

The ability of earth ponies to grow things seems to be the equivalent to a unicorn's levitation although the show doesn't sufficiently confirm that and we don't know any details.

The wiki makes it look like all earth ponies are strong and also have an ability that makes them stronger than the other races which is clearly not the case and in fact just a headcanon that bronies came up at some point and never questioned.