A Little Horse is the sixth episode in Chapter 4 of My Little Pony: Make Your Mark and the thirteenth episode overall.
Synopsis
On the morning of her big announcement, Pipp gets sick. Can her four best friends nurse her back to health in time for her highly anticipated livestream?
Plot
Pipp is preparing for an livestream collaboration with the Pegasus rock band Electric Blue, marking their second collaboration following Bridlewoodstock. However, she suddenly experiences cold-like symptoms and reschedule the event. Concerned, the other Mane 5 insists that she takes time to rest and offers their assistance during her illness.
As Pipp battles her illness from her bed, the remaining members of the Mane 5 take turns caring for her and assisting in her recovery. Zipp lends Pipp her complete collection of Chronicles of Chevalia novels for her reading pleasure. Sunny endeavors to recreate a homemade soup recipe that Pipp's mother, Queen Haven, used to prepare for her during times of illness. Hitch shares numerous animal facts with Pipp to uplift her spirits. Lastly, Izzy attempts to create a magical Bridlewood tea remedy tailored for cold relief.
When Zipp discovers Pipp's attempt to engage with social media while still unwell, she decides to take away Pipp's phone until she recovers. Meanwhile, Sunny visits Queen Haven in order to obtain the recipe for the soup. During her visit, Sunny carefully avoids disclosing the illness of one of Haven's daughters. After some persuasion, Haven eventually reveals that the soup is not homemade but store-bought.
Back at the Crystal Brighthouse, Hitch, Izzy, and Zipp keep Pipp entertained with an all-critter dramatic play, a magical voice-changing tea, and a visit from Misty. Zipp shares her research findings about the evil pony mentioned in Twilight Sparkle's message, suspecting that this mysterious figure might be an Alicorn. Misty becomes increasingly anxious, fearing that Zipp is going to discover Opaline's true identity.
Over time, Pipp becomes frustrated with being treated as a patient. She eventually vents her frustration towards Zipp. Noticing Pipp's frustration, Izzy stops trying to make magical tea and dedicates to something that will makes Pipp feel better. Pipp later apologizes to Zipp for her outburst, and Zipp forgives her, divulging all the information she has gathered about the evil Alicorn. Meanwhile, Misty returns to Opaline's Dark Castle and tells Opaline about the information.
While Pipp and Hitch are playing board games, Sunny returns with Queen Haven's "special" soup. Pipp acknowledges that the soup is not homemade but still regards it as special due to the effort her mother always put into getting it for her.
After a full day of receiving care and attention from her friends, Pipp ultimately recovers from her cold. Pipp expresses her gratitude to her friends for their support during her illness. To show her appreciation, she proceeds with her livestream alongside Electric Blue in the Crystal Brighthouse. Meanwhile, Opaline instructs Misty to take any necessary actions to deliver Sparky Sparkeroni to her.
Characters
- Pipp Petals
- Zipp Storm
- Sunny Starscout
- Izzy Moonbow
- Hitch Trailblazer
- Sparky Sparkeroni
- Queen Haven
- Alphabittle Blossomforth (mentioned)
- Seashell
- Glory
- Peach Fizz
- Sugar Moonlight (cameo)
- Lily (cameo)
- Misty Brightdawn
- Opaline Arcana
- Thunder Flap (cameo)
- Zoom Zephyrwing (no lines)
- Posey Bloom (cameo)
- Dahlia (cameo)
- Sweets (cameo)
- Toots (cameo)
Trivia
- It shows that Pipp calls her phone, "Bestie".
- This was originally supposed to be the fifth episode of the fourth chapter.
- This is the only episode of Chapter 4 Haven appears without Alphabittle.