Talk:Saddle Row & Rec/@comment-24222380-20160517001140/@comment-24245960-20160517144621

@Cuddlefan

Though it really hasn't been explained in much detail in the series, episodes like Magic Duel for example give us the indication that different Unicorns and Alicorns have different skill levels and different areas of expertise regarding their magic abilities. I would speculate that while legendary spellcasters like Starswirl are high-level magic users others like Trixie or Rarity are simply members of a lower skill level. I doubt that Rarity ever actually forgets that she's a Unicorn and I suspect that it would be more accurate to say that she simply is not good at certain things or powerful enough to perform certain feats (unless mind-controlled by a malicious magical tome that augments her power level). While manipulating sewing implements with her magic is an easy feat for her, perhaps levitating a wagon overflowing with superfluous camping supplies might simply be beyond her ability.