I think this is a lesson here is underappreciated. Yes, this episode had a bit of a uniquer take for the time (compared to at least what I recall) that was more positive and affirming of talent, but they also did this while providing a character who is an example of a braggart and show off in a negative sense (beyond the point of being a mere charming sometimes flaw like with Rainbow Dash) I think is very clever and gives a balance that maybe is lacking in our current era of online hype culture. Two lessons in one? I disagree with the issues some had with Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Rarity challenging Trixie. Trixie directly invited them to it and acted pretty antagonistic. This isn’t Griffon the Brush Off where the logic feels a bit weird (even if I don’t take it to where some do) and there is no way that this would be a negative influence on kids. I am not a “it’s just a kids show, don’t think about it” kind of guy but I am the kind of person that thinks that shows of this nature do deserve a higher suspension disbelief and we shouldn’t judge the character’s actions in a fully adult rationalist perspective which would go against many moral examples (and the whole setting of this being magical ponies!).

Speaking of an adult rationalist perspective…
‘’Please don’t hate me…’’
Twilight Sparkle quietly pleaded this after she removed the Ursa Minor from the town. Rationally, as a adult, this monster was threatening the town and actual lives, at least to some extent. Of course her friends wouldn’t hate her for this and it is almost absurd for her to think otherwise. Especially after what happened with Applejack and the town with the stampede just recently. Now, this is a area where I think the lesson reigns supreme and deserves to, but it does feel a tiny bit weird for her character as presented on screen. I think what Lauren Faust said on this ancient QaA on her Deiavrtart is worthwhile before criticizing it though:
https://www.deviantart.com/fyre-flye/journal/FAQ-276161988
>The ponies' ages were left intentionally undefined. I like to think of them as having maturity levels anywhere between 12 and 18, (but remember that maturity is different than age. You can be a 10-year-old with the maturity of a 15-year-old, and you can be a 35-year-old with the maturity of a 15-year-old.) For story telling purposes, ‘’’they needed to be able to live independent of parents, but innocent enough for the type of lessons they learn at the end of the episodes.’’’ Since horses are full grown around 5-ish, I guess I sort of justified it in my head that they could be childlike young adults. I know this answer is frustrating for some people, but it happens often in cartoons. How old is Bugs Bunny? Mickey Mouse? Sponge Bob? I don't know either.
Still, I like to think of this from an in-universe perspective as well. Perhaps it shows how little social experience she does have?

This episode is 8/10. Solid/Great!!!!! This is my favorite episode of this season so far.