Though her thick accent and somewhat poor grasp of grammar can lead one to think her an ignorant country hick, Applejack proves smart and perceptive on several occasions. Her leadership abilities in particular are highlighted in Friendship is Magic, Part 1 and 2, Dragonshy and Winter Wrap Up, and in the latter she is the designated leader of the Plant Team. She is capable of effectively inspiring those she leads and is quick to encourage and reprimand as needed, shutting down arguments and keeping spirits up when things aren’t going so well.