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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hopi Maidens Painted Pony 2011
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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
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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

Spirits of the Four Directions
-Numbered Limited Edition
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.

Stars and Stirrups Painted Pony 2011
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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
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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.