VIDEO ON THE HISTORY OF THE PAINTED PONY FINE ART SCULPTURES

It all started as a "public art for charity" project in the state of New Mexico. Using full-size polyurethane horses, from an original form sculpted by world-renowned bronze artist Star Liana York, each of the 118 artists transformed their canvas into unique works of art limited only by their imaginations. The documentary, narrated by Ali MacGraw, a long time New Mexico resident, animal activist, and one of the selected artists to participate in the project, will be your trail guide. On this trail ride you will get to preview the majority of the 120 original works of art; meet and see in-depth interviews of over 15 respected and many world-renowned Native American, Hispanic and Anglo artists, as well as get an up close and personal look at their own art and horse creations.

War Cry Limited Edition Painted Pony
On a barren, windswept hill in eastern Montana there stands a tall obelisk inscribed with the names of the 268 men of the 7th Cavalry who lost their lives on June 26, 1876, in the Battle of Little Bighorn. Custer's Last Stand is remembered by most Americans as a shocking defeat for the United States 7th Cavalry. However, for Native Americans, it is remembered as the last chapter in the Native American struggle to preserve and defend their homeland and traditional way of life. There has been no equivalent memorial for Native Americans heroic sacrifice, until now. This gives "War Cry" its power and poignancy.

New! Navajo Sand Painter
Limited Edition Painted Pony
by Cheryl A. Harris

According to the Navajo religion, the Universe is perfectly balanced. There are times when this balance is upset. To restore harmony, ceremonies must be performed and sand paintings featuring sacred Navajo symbols.

Storm Rider Painted Pony By Rod Barker and Lauren Reeser

The sky darkens ominously. Gusting blasts of wind kick up dust. Z-bolts of lightning flash from cloud-to-ground like jagged spears thrown by an angry mythological god. There is a sudden loud crack of thunder that sounds like the floorboards of Heaven have collapsed under the weight of the rain, snow and hail that pour down from above, as “Storm Rider” charges across the landscape, snorting, rearing, and bucking like a wild stallion.

New! Phoenix Rising!
Emergence Painted Pony Limited Edition By Jennifer MacNeil-Traylor

According to legend, there once existed a stunningly beautiful firebird with brilliant feathers of gold and scarlet, said to be as large as an eagle, who lived on dew drops and whose cry was so enchanting the sun would stop to listen. It lived a long time and, at the end of its life, it would build a nest of aromatic branches and spices, set it afire and allow itself to be consumed by the flames... only to arise from the ashes and begin life anew, more beautiful than ever. The moral to the story of the Phoenix, as well as Emergence, is that within us all lie powers of regeneration, no matter the challenges that confront us, we all have the capacity to begin life anew.

Limited Edition Carved in History Painted Pony- Now Retired Very Limited Stock!

It’s a Western tradition for American cowboys to ride saddles that are decorated with elegant, delicately carved floral and geometric patterns, and in some cases embroidered with gold and silver ornaments. With this in mind, Virginia artist and craftsman Chad Brady, whose uncle has been a cobbler for over 30 years making fancy chaps for rodeo cowboys, keeps the spirit alive with a Painted Pony he has beautifully tooled with floral, oak leaf and acorn patterns. Resin Measures 7" Artist: Chad Brady

Sliver Lining Painted Pony
Artist: Star Liana York; Pegasus was a mythical winged horse that roamed free until his majestic wings carried him to heaven where he became known as the 'thundering horse.'He achieved immortality when he was placed amongst the stars as a constellation. Very Limited Supply. Click Here To review Silver Lining Now.

El Dorado Limited edition Painted Pony By Karlynn Keyes- Click Here To Review It Now!

There is a legendary story of a magnificent "Lost City of Gold" which has fascinated explorers since the quests of the Conquistadors. This legend lives on in El Dorado, an amazing Andalusian horse, finely decorated in gold from his mane to his gilded horseshoes! The sacred symbol of "El Corazon," or "the heart," may be found in the fine details of this stunning Spanish Painted Pony. Follow your heart to El Dorado.

Trial Of Tears Limited Edition Painted Pony By Vickie Knepper-Adrian- Click Here To Review It Now!

A dramatic and moving followup to the bestselling Wounded Knee, Trail of Tears respectfully remembers one of the saddest episodes in American and Native American history: the forced relocation of the Cherokee Indians from their Tribal Lands to Oklahoma during the brutal winter of 1838. This Painted Pony represents the struggle of the Cherokee people who were made to march more than a thousand miles under the worst possible conditions. There were many losses during this long march, it is said that a beautiful Cherokee Rose grew wherever a tear had fallen, in remembrance of those who were lost. Somehow the Cherokee managed to survive the cold and the snow, their dignity intact, in the belief there were better days to come.

Western Charm Limited Edition Painted Pony ByLynn Bean- Click Here To Review It Now!

Take a bracelet adorned with sterling silver Western charms (a saddle, star, spur, horseshoe, cowboy boot and Conestoga wagon)... wrap it around a pretty Palomino horse that is dressed in the kind of scrolled and tooled leather you find on fancy chaps... then put a silver Longhorn steer medallion on the base... and what do you have? A designer showcase of a Painted Pony titled Western Charm. Lynn Bean's "Western Charm" follows in the tradition of her other bestselling Ponies: "Copper Enchantment," "Fetish Pony," "Bunkhouse Bronco," "Spirit of Freedom," and the current Holiday Pony, "Village Christmas Cookie."

Country Music Limited Edition Painted Pony By Aloma Wolfington

Country Music is all about two things that millions of people hold close to their heart: country music and horses. Some of the biggest stars who ever performed onstage at the Grand Ole Opry – George Jones, Charlie Daniels, Tanya Tucker, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson – grew up with horses, and dreamed of becoming a cowboy or cowgirl. Horses helped them escape from the chaos of the world and were their true companions. With musical notes blended into her spots, guitars as tributes to their musical abilities, and wearing a trick saddle, Country Music invites collectors into the private world these country stars shared with some of their closest friends – their beloved horses.

Spirit of the Chief Limited Edition
Painted Pony By Lorna Matsuda

Traditionally, the Chief was the greatest warrior in the tribe, and he was easy to recognize because he wore a grand eagle-feather headdress, with each feather representing a special deed or brave action. Frequently, before battle or a hunt, the Chief would adorn his prize pony with eagle feathers that reflected power, prestige and accomplishments in the belief they strengthened its spirit. Spirit of the Chief imagines the personal spirit-horse of a great Chief.

Iron Horse Limited Edition Painted Pony
By Christopher Paskert

This Iron Horse honors the horse's contribution to the exploration and settling of America. Before the first locomotives chugged across the Great Plains, the horse brought explorers, surveyors, engineers, dreamers and their families westward. It was the horse who ferried supplies and information from the cities to the settlers. Iron Horse carries a lantern because he led the way into the great unknown, and he stands on the tracks he forged for the giant engines that would replace him – engines that even today bear his namesake.

Rockin' Route 66 Limited Edition Painted Pony By S.V. Medaris

Route 66 stretched more than halfway across the United States, from Chicago to LA. For more than a half century, it seemed that every vacationing American family took a road trip along its route to see the wonderful and whacky roadside attractions that were designed to catch the eye of passing motorists. From motor courts and Indian curio shops to fancy filling stations, Route 66 had something for everyone. If you were hungry, you could eat at the world-famous Big Texan Steak Ranch (put away a 72-ounce steak dinner in one hour and your bill was paid for you) or the original Bob’s Big Boy eatery. Its days of glory now faded, the nostalgic attraction of the "Mother Road" lives on in songs like "Get Your Kicks On Route 66" and this Painted Pony titled, Rockin' Route 66!

Earth Angles Limited Edition Painted Pony - By Maria Ryan

Butterflies are like little angels with colorful wings, symbolizing change and growth. Their journey through life is marked by transformation…from unremarkable beginnings to breathtaking beauty, in the blink of an eye. “Earth Angels” encourages everyone to make conscious changes to their lives for the better, to create new conditions in which they can flourish, and make their dreams come true.

Runs the Bitterroot Figurine Limited edition Painted Pony - Retired

The Native Americans' admiration for the horse took many forms. A favored horse dressed for ceremony or war would often be adorned with striking regalia, as well as painted. The beauty and mystery of the Indian horse mask as the emblem of a warrior Pony is captured with great power by an Oklahoma historian/artist in this masterful tribute to Chief Joseph. The legendary leader of the Nez Perce, who is credited with the successful breeding of the Appaloosa, is remembered for his principled resistance to the forced removal of the Nez Perce from their Idaho homelands. Chief Joseph's surrender speech, in which he said "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever," immortalized him in American history and popular culture.

Sacred Paint Painted Pony By Gary Montgomery (Seminole)

Seeking new way of rendering the inseparable relationship between the Indian and his horse, this full-blooded Seminole artist whose great-grandfather made the long walk on "The Trail of Tears" when the Seminole tribe was forced to move from the Florida Everglades to the Indian Territories of Oklahoma – turned the distinctive white markings of a Paint Horse into ghostlike portraits of his grandfather, animal spirits and iconic images of Plains Indian warriors.

A Gift From The Sea Limited Edition Painted Pony By Kim McElroy

According to legend, the Greek god Poseidon (a.k.a. Neptune) ruled the seas from a palace of coral and gems on the ocean floor. He was said to have a volatile temperament. When angered, he would summon storms that wrecked ships. For fun, he created monsters like octopus and squid. To demonstrate his love for his wife, he created the dolphin; but he also had a wandering eye. When he pursued the goddess of fields and harvests, she told him, "If you give a gift, the most beautiful thing on the face of the earth, I will be yours." So he created a horse and, when it galloped from the sea, tossing its mane and tail, she thought it was so beautiful she gasped and said she was his forever.

Spirit Of Freedom Limited Edition Painted Pony
By Lynn Bean

In America, no bird has the symbolic power of the eagle. Native Americans considered eagles to be holy and their feathers sacred, which is why they adorned themselves with eagle feathers to show their rank in the tribe. It is said that the eagle became our national emblem when, at one of the first battles of the Revolutionary War, eagles circled in the sky above the patriots fighting below, "shrieking for freedom." Combining a bald eagle with red, white and blue colors and the stars and stripes of the American flag, Spirit of Freedom soars.

Stands in Beauty Painted Pony
By Fabienne Leydecker

There is a Navajo healing ceremony that bears the name "Beautyway." The term cannot be precisely translated. Its meaning has to do with being in harmony with all things, all people, all animals; and when you recognize the beauty in your surroundings, that success, well being and happiness will come your way. Stands in Beauty reminds us that beauty is everywhere, if we take the time to look around us.

New! Goldrush Limited Edition Painted Pony
by Stefanie Schaetzchen

Inspired by the California Gold Rush, this artist has created a beautiful design that captures the look and feel of a mountain currents carrying gold nuggets where the dreams of gold-seeking treasure hunters came true. This Painted Pony is as good as gold! Inspired by the California Gold Rush in the mid-1800s, Gold Rush magically captures the look and feel of mountain currents, carrying gold nuggets downstream, where the dreams of gold-seeking treasure hunters came true. Stake your claim on the vast riches of the American West, just like those prickly prospectors who panned for that glittering gold did, over a century ago.

Carries The Spirit Limited Edition Painted Pony
"Carries the Spirit" is standing tall and proud on its hind legs, as if stepping to the beat of a drum at a pow wow. This rearing, white stallion, has caught the spirit of the two Native Dancers in dazzling regalia, who spin and leap dramatically, fringe and feather blowing like grass in the wind. Pow wows are tribal gatherings where Native People sing, dance, socialize and honor traditional values, and reflect important aspects of Native American society.

Rites Of Passage Limited Edition Painted Pony By Monte Yellow Bird, Sr.
There are many sacred seasons of our lives, marking important periods of growth and change. One of the most joyous is the journey from childhood to adulthood. Rites of Passage tells the sacred story of girls becoming knowledgeable young women and boys evolving into responsible young men through powerful First Nation colors and symbols. This horse, or Sacred Dog, carries the hopes and dreams of all young people as they travel through life. Green represents growth on this journey of color... blue symbolizes holiness and orange marks the beginning and ending of these sacred transitions in life. The four butterflies represent the Creator and the four stages of life for women. The warrior's footsteps are symbolized by four horse tracks as young men learn about their responsibilities. The Tree of Life stands for the past, present and future generations.

Dreamcatcher Limited Edition Celebrity Painted Pony - By Barbara Eden

The official Painted Ponies line has created the "Celebrity Collection" to showcase the tremendous artistic talent of well-known celebrities. These multi-talented artists have also demonstrated their compassion and commitment to philanthropy. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Painted Pony in the "Celebrity Collection" goes to support the non-profit organization of the celebrity's choice.

Hopi Maidens Painted Pony 2011

Artist Vickie Knepper-Adrian; The inspiration for this Pony is the ceremony that is held each year in which Hopi maidens and tribesmen dressed as kachinas dance and sing to bring rain for the upcoming harvest. Features Corn Kachina and Sun Kachina.

Legend of the Plains Painted Pony 2011

Artist Joani Jiannine; Some Plains Indians would dress up a prized pony with feathers; fringe; quills in ways that asked the Great Spirit to lead them down the Red Road of Peace. This Pony also carries a shield with crossed arrows symbolizing friendship

Stars and Stirrups Painted Pony 2011
-First Editions Will Sell Out fast!

Artist Kevin Kilhoffer; The freedom we associate with the American West was enshrined in the act of a cowboy driving cattle across the plains on horseback. Flag features silhoutte of riders roping and gathering steer.

Prance to the Music Painted Pony 2011
-Frist Editions Wil Sell Out Fast

Artist Maria Ryan; Dressed in instruments found in an orchestral symphony; high-stepping across a piano keyboard Prance to the Music is a design that takes us on a ride across a new and original musical landscape.

Warrior Brothers Painted Pony
By Vickie Knepper-Adrian

A special bond existed between a warrior and his horse. They communicated on the most intimate and subtle levels. A whispered word, the squeeze of a leg or a shift in body position could often determine the outcome of a hunt or fight. As the Apsaalooke Chief Plenty Coups is quoted as saying, "My horse fights with me and fasts with me, because if he is to carry me in battle he must know my heart and I must know his or we shall never become brothers."

Spirit Of The Four Directions Painted Pony
By Janet Snyder
Within the spiritual teachings of Native Americans, the Medicine Wheel symbolizes the sacred circle of life. It has four basic directions, each associated with a different color, each represented by an animal spirit guide and each offering its own lessons. North is white and is represented by the buffalo, whose gift is wisdom. East is yellow and is represented by the eagle, whose gift is illumination. South is red and is represented by the wolf, whose gift is adaptability. West is black and is represented by the bear, whose gift is strength. Rich with symbolism, Spirits of the Four Directions offers another way of looking at the world, and giving meaning to our lives.

Bonanza Limited Edition Painted Pony
Remember those Saturday afternoon matinees starring Roy Rogers, Gene Autry and other guitar-strumming cowboys? Remember how all of them rode a spirited horse that, on command, would rear up as if charging the sky? "Bonanza" is a tribute to the American West. Featuring such iconic images as a covered wagon, a bleached cow skull, gem-studded horseshoes and an acoustic guitar, it has lassoed the very Best of the West!

Native Dancer Limited Edition Painted Pony
his creative interpretation of a vintage Indian Carousel Pony pays proud tribute to the artistic traditions behind the magnificent, hand-carved, carousel horses that were popular in America at the turn of the century. With "Native Dancer," we are commemorating this extraordinary art form and the artisans and craftsmen that elevated these elaborate Painted Ponies, as they were known, to a high art. At one time, over 7,000 carousels, or merry-go-rounds, spun their magical spell in amusement parks around the world and many of those carousel horses were museum quality works of art. Regrettably, only 300 carousels remain in existence today, and they are still stunning and enchanting, after all these years.

Cowgirl Cadillac Painted Pony
Artist: Karlynn Keyes and Bryn Wilkins Lawson; It starts when little girls put on a pair of boots - they’re hooked. “Cowgirl Cadillac” is a tribute to all horse crazy girls who are young and young at heart. Saddle up for a ride that lasts a lifetime! Very Limited Supply. Click here to review it.

Sliver Lining Painted Pony
Artist: Star Liana York; Pegasus was a mythical winged horse that roamed free until his majestic wings carried him to heaven where he became known as the 'thundering horse.'He achieved immortality when he was placed amongst the stars as a constellation. Very Limited Supply. Click Here To review Silver Lining Now.

Little Brave Panited Pony
Artist: Kevin Kilhoffer; Often, before entering battle or pursuing a herd of buffalo, a warrior would honor and protect his horse by dressing and painting him with power symbols. The designs on “Little Brave” prepared him for the challenge of the day. Very Limited Supply. Click here to review Little Brave Painted Pony Now.

Limited Edition Carved in History Painted Pony- Now Retired Very Limited Stock!

It’s a Western tradition for American cowboys to ride saddles that are decorated with elegant, delicately carved floral and geometric patterns, and in some cases embroidered with gold and silver ornaments. With this in mind, Virginia artist and craftsman Chad Brady, whose uncle has been a cobbler for over 30 years making fancy chaps for rodeo cowboys, keeps the spirit alive with a Painted Pony he has beautifully tooled with floral, oak leaf and acorn patterns. Resin Measures 7" Artist: Chad Brady

Silverado Painted Pony By Karlynn Keyes-
Closed Edition

During the first half of the twentieth century, parades and horse shows held in conjunction with rodeos, fiestas and fairs throughout the West fueled a demand for fancy, embroidered saddlery. Elegant, silver-mounted parade saddles, carved with floral and figural motifs, and with matching bridles, martingales and breast collars, were perceived as exquisite works of art. "Silverado," a customized interpretation of this flashy tradition.