This drawing is about my theory (which is ALMOST confirmed) that both Hitch and Sprout were Boy Scouts and met that way. Hitch would be an exemplary scout while Sprout would be more cowardly and sloppy. Because Hitch is kind and likes to help the ponies, he would always help Sprout especially when he got hurt (bottom drawing where Sprout has his paw bandaged). While Sprout would be the kind of friend who follows Hitch everywhere lol.