There were some good episodes in the tv series at least, such as "The Brave Longneck Test",...
In my mind this episode is somehow nonsense.
He has to do three stupid tests to proove that he is able to lead an herd, although he has done much greater and dangerous deeds before. For example in the first movie he rescued his friends from lava and tar, led them to the valley, made a plan to kill the Sharptooth.
The same with LBT13 when he becomes some kind of smart ass when he tries to teach his wisdoms to the yellow dodos.
Having said that, watching the first movie on VHS. Creates some sentimental feelings.