The most patient guards in Equestria.

Enter Hoops and Lucky Clover.

Hoops has become a pretty good friend of Rainbow Dash and was one of the ponies that she sent letters to about the Elements holding tryouts for personal guards. He aced both of Rarity’s only tests: being able to carry all her luggage and knowing whether bangs were considered fashionable.

Lucky Clover was sort of just walking past the entrance to the arena when he got swept up in the line of ponies heading to the tryouts. One thing led to another and he found himself standing before Twilight and Rarity. At least he’s able to tolerate Rarity’s constant primping and prodding.