Ep 18. Yakity-Sax

It's time for the annual Ponyville rodeo and Pinkie Pie has been preparing for it all year long. She's excited to show off her skills as a rodeo clown and has even enlisted the help of her friends to put on a show-stopping performance. However, things take a turn when a newcomer to Ponyville, a yak named Prince Rutherford, arrives with his own musical instrument - a traditional yak horn called a "koof."

When Prince Rutherford starts playing his koof, it causes chaos throughout the town. The music is loud and obnoxious, and the more he plays, the more erratic his behavior becomes. The ponies of Ponyville try to politely ask him to stop playing, but Prince Rutherford refuses to listen.

Pinkie Pie, desperate to salvage the rodeo, tries to come up with a plan to get Prince Rutherford to stop playing his horn. With the help of Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, and Rarity, Pinkie Pie tries a variety of different tactics - from trying to cover up the sound of the koof to distracting Prince Rutherford with other activities. However, nothing seems to work and the ponies become increasingly frustrated.

As the rodeo draws closer, tensions reach an all-time high. Many of the ponies start to feel like the rodeo is doomed to fail, and Pinkie Pie is starting to lose her confidence as a performer. However, just when it seems like all hope is lost, Pinkie Pie has an idea. She decides to incorporate Prince Rutherford's koof into her act and make it the centerpiece of the performance.

At first, Prince Rutherford is skeptical of the plan. He's been playing his koof as a way to express himself and connect with his cultural heritage, and he's not sure how it could fit into a rodeo performance. However, Pinkie Pie is persistent, and with the help of her friends, she convinces Prince Rutherford to give it a try.

The result is a truly magical performance that leaves the audience in awe. With Pinkie Pie's expert clowning skills and Prince Rutherford's powerful horn playing, they create a unique sound that sets the rodeo apart from any that came before it. The ponies of Ponyville are inspired by Pinkie Pie's creativity and resourcefulness, and they all learn an important lesson about the value of embracing differences and working together.

As the episode comes to a close, Pinkie Pie and Prince Rutherford exchange gifts - Pinkie gives Prince Rutherford a pair of oversized cowboy boots, and Prince Rutherford gives Pinkie Pie a beautiful set of yak horns. The ponies of Ponyville all gather together to celebrate the successful rodeo, and Prince Rutherford promises to return next year to make more music with his new friends.