Every two years, Equestria hosts one of the largest national competitions featuring its finest athletes to promote excellence and harmony among the cities, as well as good-natured competition before sending them off to the International Leagues against other nations.

Ms. Harshwhinny, a ferociously strict judge, takes on the mantle of joining the preliminary judges' panel this year to keep an eye out for an equally determined yet undisciplined competitor, Rainbow Dash. Being so used to her authoritative positions, Ms. Harshwhinny seemed to have grown a desire for control and restraint, especially towards the rowdy Pegasus. But, perhaps her affinity to keep Rainbow under wraps is but an clever way to guise the attraction she secretly yearns for?

Also, a seemingly not-so-secret admirer ignites a devious ploy for a chance at intimacy with Harshwhinny during the time. Perhaps there's more than just one pony trying to tug at Harshwhinny's strings...