Rock Farm (season 2)

The second season of the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, developed by Lauren Faust, originally aired on The Hub in the United States. The series is based on Hasbro's My Little Pony line of toys and animated works and is often referred by collectors to be the fourth generation, or "G4", of the My Little Pony franchise. Season 2 of the series premiered on September 17, 2011 on The Hub, an American pay television channel partly owned by Hasbro, and concluded on April 21, 2012.

The show follows a studious unicorn pony named Twilight Sparkle as her mentor Princess Celestia guides her to learn about friendship in the town of Ponyville. Twilight becomes close friends with five other ponies: Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie. Each represents a different face of friendship, and Twilight discovers herself to be a key part of the magical artifacts, the "Elements of Harmony". The ponies share adventures and help out other residents of Ponyville, while working out the troublesome moments in their own friendships.

Development	Edit Concept	Edit Hasbro selected animator Lauren Faust as the creative director and executive producer for the show. Faust sought to challenge the established "girly" nature of the existing My Little Pony line, creating more in-depth characters and adventurous settings, incorporating Hasbro's suggestions for marketing of the toy line. From season 2 onward, E/I ("educational and informational") content was dropped in favor of only TV-Y, designed for ages 2 and up.

Production	Edit Lauren Faust left the show after the conclusion of the first season. She was credited in the second season as Consulting Producer. Her involvement in the second season consisted mainly of story conception and scripts, and the involvement ceased after the second season. Despite leaving, she still has high hopes for the staff members, stating that "the gaps I have left are being filled by the same amazing artists, writers, and directors who brought you Season 1. I'm certain the show will be as entertaining as ever".[1]

Cast	Edit Main	Edit Tara Strong as Twilight Sparkle (speaking voice) Rebecca Shoichet as Twilight Sparkle (singing voice) Tabitha St. Germain as Rarity (speaking voice) Kazumi Evans as Rarity (singing voice) Ashleigh Ball as Applejack and Rainbow Dash Andrea Libman as Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie (speaking voice) Shannon Chan-Kent as Pinkie Pie (singing voice); Libman occasionally Cathy Weseluck as Spike Recurring	Edit Nicole Oliver as Princess Celestia and Cheerilee Tabitha St. Germain as Princess Luna and Granny Smith Peter New as Big McIntosh The Cutie Mark Crusaders Michelle Creber as Apple Bloom Madeleine Peters as Scootaloo Claire Corlett as Sweetie Belle (speaking voice) Michelle Creber as Sweetie Belle (singing voice) Minor	Edit Kelly Metzger as Spitfire Chantal Strand as Diamond Tiara Shannon Chan-Kent as Silver Spoon Brenda Crichlow as Zecora Lee Tockar as Snips Richard Ian Cox as Snails Cathy Weseluck as Mayor Mare The Cakes Brian Drummond as Mr. Cake Tabitha St. Germain as Mrs. Cake and Pound Cake Andrea Libman as Pumpkin Cake Guest stars	Edit John de Lancie as Discord William Lawrenson as Pipsqueak Tabitha St. Germain as Derpy Hooves Trevor Devall as Fancypants and Iron Will Sylvia Zaradic as Cherry Jubilee[2] The Flim Flam Brothers Samuel Vincent as Flim Scott McNeil as Flam Peter New as Doctor Horse Chiara Zanni as Daring Do Brian Drummond as Ahuizotl

Richard Newman as Cranky Doodle Donkey

Brenda Crichlow as Matilda

Vincent Tong as Garble and Donut Joe

Michael Donovan as Stallion Tourist

Mark Oliver as Gustave le Grand

Jan Rabson as Mulia Mild

Andrew Francis as Shining Armor

Britt McKillip as Princess Cadance

Kathleen Barr as Queen Chrysalis