Rainbow Dash's horseshoe.
"Not a bad pitch for a pony who works with her head in the clouds."
"Oh yeah? Think you can do better, cowgirl?"
Color-coded horseshoes. How convenient.
Not quite there yet, Applejack.
No need to be beating a dead horse.
Now, let me show you how it's really done.
Silly Rainbow, that's not where a horseshoes goes.
That's quite a long shot off the snout! (No pun intended.)
A determined Rainbow Dash.
Applejack visions the horseshoe.
Applejack is happy, but Rainbow Dash doesn't look amused by her loss.
You're a mighty good athlete, I'm just better.
Applejack trotting away, after victory.
I challenge you to an Iron Pony competition!
It's gonna be quite the competition.
Applejack talking to Twilight and Spike.
I'll just let her explain the rest.
Setting up the barrel lead course.
Who in Equestria are you talking to?
Applejack gets ready to jump.
Applejack, next time try not to nudge the barrel.
Rainbow looking very shocked at Applejack's performance.
That was good, Applejack.
Applejack, stretching her hooves.
Hey now Rainbow, don't be nervous.
Rainbow, running passed the barrels.
Fluttershy keeping score.
I won, this can't be happening.
Hey, don't be getting used to winning.
Hit it hard, Rainbow Dash!
I'll show ya how it's really done!
Bucking it Applejack style!
Ponies cheering on Applejack.
Fluttershy is best score keeper.
Apple Bloom, Big Mac, and Granny Smith.
Cheering Apple family style.
Twilight watching as Spike flies.
Dashie wins the Bronco buck.
Rainbow vs. Applejack, in lassoing.
Rainbow Dash, having some trouble.
How'd I get roped into this?
Applejack doing a trick with a lasso.
Please say, nopony sees this.
She can keep scores evenly honest.
Fluttershy with a flower in her mouth.
Berryshine, Cherry Berry and Sweetie Drops, watching the competition.
Ooh Applejack, looks like Rainbow beat you again.
Rainbow wins the hoof-wrestle.
About to kick the football.
Whoo! Keeping score is fun.
Twilight sees ponies waving.
Come on Applejack, be a good sport.
Applejack, smiling with baby chicks on her back.
The chicks on Rainbow's wings.
Good ol' Tug of war game.
You can do it, Applejack!
Rainbow Dash using her wings.
Applejack, unable to speak properly with rope in her mouth.
The ponies all looking up at Rainbow Dash.
Rainbow Dash, putting the score for herself.
I'm the best, right Fluttershy?
Now Applejack, be a good sport.
I'm still the best athlete.
I'm stepping on your tail.
Rainbow makes the cutest raspberries.
Rainbow Dash versus Applejack.
A quick moment of laughter.
"Why are you so excited about the race?"
Spike practicing his commenting...
...only to see Pinkie Pie claimed dibs first.
All eyes onto the Pink One in the sky!
Berryshine and Shoeshine.
Make way for the Iron Pony!
"I could win this race with both wings tied behind my back."
Nothing like good ol' rope to keep things fair
Wait, what's Twilight doing here?
The look of surprise on Dash's face that Twilight is serious...
"What? You're not an athlete, you're a... well... you're an egghead."
Twilight, Dash and Applejack get ready to start the Marathon
I've never laughed so much in my life!
"What did you read...the Egghead's Guide to Running?"
I'll let you on a little secret...
...only athletic ponies can race! Ha.
Shoeshine smiling at Rainbow Dash.
Rainbow Dash laughing so hard, she fell.
"Scoff if you must, Rainbow..."
"...but the Running of the Leaves is a Ponyville tradition."
"I should experience it myself!"
You've gotta be kidding, Twilight.
You're an egghead, Twilight!
Applejack and Dash get ready to sprint
Spike is starting to wonder if being co-reporters with Pinkie was such a good idea.
I got an evil plan goin' on.
Ha, it's not easy without wings, huh?
Have a nice trip, see you next fall.
Applejack and Twilight, in a scenery of Fall leaves.
"Now I got a lot of ground to make up to catch Rainbow."
Take time and enjoy the scenery.
I'm dancing, Spike join me.
This plan is going on great.
Pinkie is sure having fun reporting.
Meanwhile, Applejack has caught up to Dash.
Whoa! I tripped over with my left hoof gone. (Animation error)
"You tripped on a stump!"
Beware, tree branch ahead! (Animation error: the number tag is missing)
Weaponized branch. How convenient when stalling competitors.
Blame those who set up the running but forget to remove obstacle on route, Applejack.
The branch is flexible and strong enough.
And has good precision too.
Whoa, didn't see that one comin'.
Rainbow Dash changes the direction. Fortunate for her the nail is at the center and no text is on the sign.
Are there any trees up there?
Nopony else notices the changed sign.
All the other racers went past you
Tree sap turns out to be more elastic than tree branch.
Applejack doesn't even know what's in store.
Applejack is about to be rainbow dashed.
Spinning with your friend really fast and you can form a hill-climbing tornado.
Applejack keeps her hat well in the vortex.
A serious fight for victory.
Rainbow gets dragged back near the finish line.
Applejack gets dragged in turn. Note the background of these two scenes.
Applejack bites the rope.
The wings are again in use.
Rainbow tries to fly to victory. (Animation error: Rainbow's number tag is missing again. Also as the background ponies wrap every 9 frames, their positions may change.)
Applejack catches Rainbow Dash.
"It's Applejack... it's Rainbow Dash!"
I'm not one bit happy, Rainbow Dash!
Pinkie telling Rainbow and Applejack they tied... for last.
Surprised to see Twilight.
Twilight Sparkle wins fifth place.
Proud unicorn with her medal.
The ponies all tired out.
Due to the fact that you two let the competition get in the way of your friendship, it's was easy for everypony to past you two.
The other two ponies realize their mistake.