I never felt he needed a redemption though. He is normally helpful to Fluttershy and a good friend to her (like he supports her with her shyness and all that) - literally, the only flaw he has most of the time is that he's spoiled.



I know we have things like "Putting Your Hoof Down", but he was written "badly" in that episode - it's like saying that Pinkie Pie needs redemption from "Filly Vanilli".