Rough'n Tumble has been an elite member of the Barding Order for a number of years. Traveling the land and dealing with rogue elements like monsters, casters of foul magics, and bandits just to name a few, he has served with honor and courage for the good of Equestria.

However, despite being one of the best Outriders there is, neither he nor any other member of Barding has ever been called to help Ponyville through a single one of their numerous disasters, and it makes him more than a little curious about this supposedly peaceful town that draws trouble like honey draws flies.

Since he has some time to kill, he figures it's about time he saw this place for himself. After all, it's just a vacation trip to a sleepy little town with an over-exaggerated series of strange events.

Right?