We should all remember My Little Pony predates the late 2000s and were mostly toys, so this was a way of re-using molds and color schemes. Also everyone should check out this incredibly mean spirited 90s attempt at a MLP reboot:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5mc1Vv_YAE&t=2130s&pp=ygUeYWxsaXNvbiBwcmVnbGVyIG15IGxpdHRsZSBwb255

Yes it's a 40 minute review of a failed cartoon but it's hilarious and Allison Preggler rules in general, her Star Trek reviews slap and she's bothering to watch and review all of Baywatch for us mortals.