Trail of Painted Ponies

For as long as there have been collectible figurines, retail outlets and stores have offered the grace and beauty of horses in figurine form. There are a huge variety of these collectible horses available, so the materials and craftsmanship varies widely. One of the most popular forms is glass. While these are decidedly fragile and probably not a great option for children, they are stunning when displayed in sunlit windows. This makes them the ideal gift for the adult horse enthusiast.

Another common material is bronze or other assorted metals. When cast in metal, these figurines are, by far, the most durable. There are also resin figurines available as well as ceramic. Especially these ceramic figurines lend themselves to paint, which means they are often the most colorful and intricately decorated. But regardless of the material used to create the figurine, these collectible horses are sure to delight the recipient, as they all somehow capture the beauty and power of a fully grown horse.

Horse lovers appreciate any kind of gift that has to do with horses. Their affinity to the noble beast makes them spontaneous and open-minded, always ready for a new adventure. Many horse lovers are eternally young at heart. They inspire others with their imagination and energy.For a horse lover friend’s birthday, a set of painted horse figurines will serve as a great offering. Most likely, these collectible items will have their own place of prominence in your friend’s collection of horse memorabilia. Choose from a wide variety of designs and colors. You may even opt for the rare pieces of horse figurines that were created in limited editions that make them doubly special.

According to Chinese horoscope, people born in the year of the horse share certain characteristics.  They are quite intelligent and use their practical minds to their advantage in their business and personal lives. Their sharpness makes them quick to pick up new skills and they are able to multi-task with ease. Sometimes though, horse people don’t finish what they start due to the fear of missing out on the next big challenge.

Still, horse people are trustworthy, friendly and open-minded. They are honest and are great to have as a friend. They also enjoy their time alone as they are usually independent people. Painted horses are nice gifts you can give to a friend who is born in the year of the horse. These are good symbols of being exciting and extroverted, vivid and animated.