Trail of Painted Ponies

Starting a Whole New Collection

PoniesCollector — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:45:02 +0000

Over the course of my life, I’ve been a collector of many things – items both rare and commonplace. When the Elvis stamps were introduced, I went through a brief phase of seeking out and buying postage supplies. When I filled an album or two, the obsession switched over to coins. I talked to all [...]

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Evolution of Wild Mustangs

PoniesCollector — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:44:33 +0000

When Spanish conquistadors arrived in the New World in the 16th century, they brought their unique customs, tools and modes of transportation along with them. Prior to this introduction, natives of North and South America had never seen a horse before. As the Spanish and English continued to establish and fortify their separate civilizations in [...]

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Interior Design Ideas

PoniesCollector — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:41:54 +0000

Redecorating a room can be tricky, especially if you’re starting from scratch. It often helps to settle on an overarching theme and then build small details and accents around it. Football fans can create a shrine to their favorite team, outfitting the room with posters, framed jerseys and other assorted memorabilia. Aspiring musicians can make [...]

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The Family Farm

PoniesCollector — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:41:16 +0000

Every year around this time I think of my childhood summers spent helping out on the family farm. My grandparents lived on a horse ranch in the thumb of Michigan, and I would wake up early each morning to bale hay and feed the horses with nutritious oats. If I misbehaved, there was only one [...]

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Looking for a Gift Horse

PoniesCollector — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:23:59 +0000

I thought I enjoyed riding horses just as much as the next person, but that was before I met my friend Elizabeth during a trail ride one summer afternoon. She works as a large-animal veterinarian and comes in contact with horses on a daily basis, but that’s not enough to satisfy her obsession. She takes [...]

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Capturing the Spirit of Wild Horses

PoniesCollector — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:23:27 +0000

There’s an inherent artistry associated with equestrian culture. The horse has a way of inspiring creativity and adventure; just think of a wild stallion galloping gracefully through the chaparral and sage of the American Southwest. Many talented artists have taken such these lucid, awe-inspiring images a step further by crafting painted pony figurines. It’s amazing to [...]

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Collectibles as an Investment

PoniesCollector — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:09:27 +0000

In tough economic times, many people are finding that they have to get creative with their funds or their future funds. And that’s why so many people are looking into collectibles right now. As people become more and more strapped for cash, they are starting to sell off the various pieces of their collections, and [...]

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Award-Winning Painted Ponies Books

PoniesCollector — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:05:04 +0000

Anyone interested in horses and collectibles is probably aware of the Trail of Painted Ponies line. These hand painted horse figurines are more than just mantle decoration, however. The line has also been photographed and documented in a color printed coffee table book entitled “Anniversary Edition of The Trail of Painted Ponies—From Fine Art to [...]

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Majesty on my Mantle

PoniesCollector — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:41:20 +0000

My dad was helping me fix my mantle in my new house this week and he noticed that I had absolutely nothing to put on it. It’s not deep enough for picture frames or vases; I also wouldn’t want anything that big to fall off and break. I thought it would have to be an [...]

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Ain’t No Horsin’ Around Here

PoniesCollector — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:41:00 +0000

I love horses. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been enamored with horses, but living in the city, I could never convince my parents to get a horse for our condo. Though I’m too old to ask for a horse from Santa, my boyfriend still likes to entertain this notion. Every year for my [...]

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