Collectible Horse Art, Like A Horse Figurine, Will Delight Your Horse Lover!

Besides being a desirable gift, collectible horse art can serve another purpose as well. Adding a new horse figurine or collector plate to your recipient's collection on special occasions can become a treasured tradition between the two of you. Then the only difficult choice to be made for birthdays and holidays will be WHICH piece to add to the collection.

For more great collectible horse art ideas, including collector plates, collectible wall art and collectible figurines, just leap right into my More Collectible Art page and you will definitely be inspired!

For the young horse fan, I think you'll enjoy visiting my Collector's Corral for some gift ideas for the young collector. For some great ideas for other types of horse art, like Horse Posters and Horse Paintings, just lope on into the Eye-Catching-Horse-Art page and be inspired. For bringing any wall in your horse fan's home to life with the spirit of the horse, soar into my Wall Art Decor page for some creative ideas for hanging horse sculptures, breath taking tile murals, and much more.

This page is dedicated to the more mature horse enthusiast. I found an absolutely awe-inspiring collection of horse figurines that are not only beautiful, they tell a story as well. To add to their value even more, this collection provides a service as well.

The Trail of Painted Ponies is a collection of figurines based on the life sized public art project of the same name. Since their inception in 2000, the Trail of Painted Ponies has raised hundred of thousands of dollars to benefit youth, arts, social, cultural animal and environmental non-profit organizations. Collectors across America are falling in love with the Painted Ponies figurines, with people collecting not just one or two Ponies, but entire sets.

This could be the beginning of a meaningful and heartfelt gift giving tradition for you and your horse enthusiast. Each horse figurine you give your horse fan would become a treasured reminder of you. And with the huge selection to choose from, it will be easy for you to find one that is just right for every holiday and special occassion.

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Let's start with what's new for 2006. These new additions to the Trail of Painted Ponies are simply fabulous. These collectible horse figurines would be a welcome addition to an ongoing collection or a great way to start your horse lover out as a first-time collector.

Painted Ponies Year of the Horse From The Trail of Painted Ponies. Year of the Horse. Made of resin. Measures 6" high. Artist: Kevin Kilhoffer "Woodland Hunter came to me through research and study of the northern plains tribes," says Kevin Kilhoffer, a native of western Oklahoma who studies, draws and paints the American West. "I found records of a Franciscan missionary stationed at a fur trade fort dating back to 1836, and in his notes he described a Teton Sioux warrior who rode into the fort wearing a magnificent war shirt adorned with scalps and wonderful art work decorating his horse." Incorporating markings that tell of deeds, wisdom, wealth and bravery, and outfitting his Pony with a shield, weapons, saddle and bags for transporting food, Kevin has created an astounding and historically accurate tribute to that plains Indian warrior. This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address.

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Painted Ponies Silver Lining From The Trail of Painted Ponies. Silver Lining. Made of resin. Measures 11" high. Artist: Star Liana York In Greek mythology, Pegasus is regarded as the horse of the Muses, and has always been at the service of poets. And so the story is told of a handsome youth who jumped on the back of a horse that unfolded the splendor of a mighty set of wings and soared towards the heavens... where he can still be seen as the star constellation, Pegasus. Santa Fe sculptor and horsewoman Star Liana York created the original, crystal-eyed interpretation of the legendary flying steed to benefit a therapeutic horseback riding program. This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address.

Painted Ponies Woodland Hunter From The Trail of Painted Ponies. Woodland Hunter. Made of resin. Measures 7" high. Artist: Lynn Bean To Native Americans, a fetish is any object that possesses "spirit power." They believe that when the object is treated with respect, the spirit that resides within can bring its owner good luck, good health and a harmonious life. With this in mind, Oregon painter Lynn Bean created an extraordinary "fetish pony" on which the spirit images of different horses seem to emerge from inside a sandstone carving of a host horse, who wears a "power pack" of feathers, beads and shells on its back. This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address.

Painted Ponies Native People's Pony From The Trail of Painted Ponies. Native People's Pony. Made of ceramic. Measures 6" high. Artist: Frank Salcido "As an artist, I have always had this vision of different cultures around the world coming together sharing their beliefs, customs, blending as one on this small planet we call Mother Earth," says Frank Salcido, a Navajo from the Standing House Clan, living in Portland, Oregon. With both sides of his Pony's face represented by Aztec and Mayan warriors, adorned with tribal figures from an Australian Aborigine to an African Masai woman, Frank has fulfilled his artisic mission of using positive themes to contemporarily showcase traditional lifestyles. This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address.

Painted Ponies Fetish Pony From The Trail of Painted Ponies. Fetish Pony. Made of resin. Measures 6.5" high. Artist: Lynn Bean To Native Americans, a fetish is any object that possesses "spirit power." They believe that when the object is treated with respect, the spirit that resides within can bring its owner good luck, good health and a harmonious life. With this in mind, Oregon painter Lynn Bean created an extraordinary "fetish pony" on which the spirit images of different horses seem to emerge from inside a sandstone carving of a host horse, who wears a "power pack" of feathers, beads and shells on its back. This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address.

Painted Ponies Gift Horse From The Trail of Painted Ponies. Gift Horse. Made of ceramic. Measures 6" high. Artist: Misty Lynn Auld In celebration of the way Painted Ponies have become the perfect gift for holidays, birthdays and anniversaries, we asked Misty, an artist from Columbus, Ohio who is a member of League of Animal Artists, to create a Pony that would be appropriate for every gift-giving occasion. Standing on a beautifully wrapped purple package, dressed with cakes, party hats, streamers, balloons and presents, and wearing a candy-colored halter, "Gift Horse" is a virtual Painted Pony party that is as much fun as it is innovative. This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address.

Painted Ponies Horsepower to Burn From The Trail of Painted Ponies. Horsepower to Burn. Made of ceramic. Measures 6" high. Artist: Rich Mattson He came of age in the '50s, when hotrods and drag racing were "cool," when flames and checkered flags were stock images in car magazines. Years later, after three-decades teaching art and coaching basketball and winning an award as the New Mexico Art Educator of the year in 1988, Rich would draw on those times, those memories, when he was encouraged to paint a Pony by a stock car racing fan. This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address.

Get a great bargain by choosing the whole 2006 set, and give one for every upcoming special occasion. You'll find them all at Trail of Painted Ponies Collectibles at FunToCollect.com - Largest Selection!

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This collection is from the standard size Summer 2005 Releases. Several of these beautiful horse figurines have a deep and profound significance, and can be a way to mark a period in history. Others range from whimsical to simply portraying vibrant life. However, each horse figurine is riveting and would be a welcome addition to your horse enthusiasts' Painted Ponies collection.

Painted Ponies Horsefeathers From The Trail of Painted Ponies. Horsefeathers. Made of resin. Measures 6" high. Artist: Jeanne Selby Nobody seems to know the derivation of the term "horsefeathers." The most likely explanation is it began as a sanitized variant of "horse hooey," used to express the view that something is unlikely, about as improbable as that pigs might fly... or that horses should have feathers. By adorning her Pony with large, multi-colored feathers, this former art teacher from Texas has given the term a totally new form of expression. This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address.

Painted Ponies Painted Lady From The Trail of Painted Ponies. Painted Lady. Made of resin. Measures 6" high. Artist: Barbara Quimby Painted Ladies is a term often applied to resplendent Victorian houses, brightly painted and expertly restored. Armed with this knowledge, New Mexico artist Barbara Quimby cleverly conceived of a Painted Lady Pony, a dolled-up equine celebration of the Victorian spirit as it lives today. This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address.

Painted Ponies Tropical Reef Horse From The Trail of Painted Ponies. Tropical Reef Horse. Made of resin. Measures 6" high. Artist: Laurie Holman Seahorses come in an amazing variety of sizes and shapes, and have the ability to instantly change color, camouflaging themselves as seaweed or coral. By brilliantly covering her Pony with tropical fish, rendered realistically, overlapping and swimming in all directions, Laurie Holman has created a seahorse-of-a-different-color. Laurie is a high school art teacher "in an isolated, dusty border town in far West Texas" who scuba dives as a hobby. This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address.

Painted Ponies Reunion of the Family of Man From The Trail of Painted Ponies. Reunion of the Family of Man. Made of resin. Measures 6" high. Artist: Cal Peacock Sponsor: Painted Pinto Farms Artist Cal Peacock?s painted tin "Medicine Horses" have been displayed in such prestigious venues as the Smithsonian Museum. But she considers "Reunion" the "king of the herd." Intricately covered with amazingly detailed imagery and symbols that express empathy and compassion towards our fellow man, and carrying a medicine bundle stocked with bird feathers, Cal?s gorgeous Pony is an expression of the importance of soulfully connecting with Nature. "It is my intention that these horses go out into the world bearing offerings of beauty and inspiration. They are talismanic reminders of the grace of life's tribulations, so that rather than dragging our past around like an anchor of shame-based victim stories, we might take heart and think of our battle scars with pride, like a badge of courage or credential for the dignity of our character. May these horses take your spirit on a soaring ride to the confluence of what is so ? and bring you back a connoisseur, a veteran of beauty." This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address.

Painted Ponies Fallen Heroes Memorial Pony From The Trail of Painted Ponies. Fallen Heroes Memorial Pony. Made of resin with color shifting paint on the Pony. Measures 8" high. Sponsor: The Trail of Painted Ponies The versatility of the horse as a symbol for expressing a range of human emotions ? from heralding a great event, to acknowledging the passing of life ? was poignantly explored in the Fallen Heroes Memorial Pony. In response to the terrorist attack on America on September 11, 2001, a collaboration between artists, artisans and friends of The Trail of Painted Ponies resulted in the creation of the Fallen Heroes Memorial Pony. This emotionally stirring and uniquely American tribute to these Fallen Heroes, the brave souls who left personal safety behind while responding to a call for help, simultaneously recognizes the symbolic role the horse has played in ceremonial occasions and rituals of mourning. Inspired by the memory of John F. Kennedy's funeral, it recreates the riderless horse wearing a cavalry officer's saddle with a pair of empty high-top boots standing in the stirrups backwards. Mounted in the base are the hats worn by officers from the New York Fire Department, the New York Police Department and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address.

Painted Ponies Running with the Ancestors From The Trail of Painted Ponies. Running with the Ancestors. Made of resin. Measures 6" high. Artist: Carole Adamec Sponsor: Jardin de los Ninos "The inspiration for this Pony comes from prehistoric imagery found on European cave walls, where the grand drawings of horses were both magical and beautiful," says this painter, gallery director and teacher who founded the 5,000 Flowers Project, a national commemoration of 9/11 for healing and harmony through art. Just as contemporary horses echo the drawings of Stone Age artists, so does Carole feel she is linked to Paleolithic artists. "They are my ancestors of creativity and self-expression." This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address.

Painted Ponies American Dream Horse From The Trail of Painted Ponies. American Dream Horse. Made of resin. Measures 6" high. Artist: Bonny Sponsor: International Guardian Angels Outreach Asked by a Christian ministry that places Russian orphans in the homes of loving families to paint a Pony that captures the dream-come-true that awaits these children in America, Bonny incorporated the warm red and deep gold colors associated with Russian matruska dolls, along with children?s paces peering out with hopeful expressions, doves of peace, and flowers and leaves, into a spectacular artwork that makes a powerful statement about the great freedom in life?s journey. This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address.

Painted Ponies Rodeo Dreams From The Trail of Painted Ponies. Rodeo Dreams. Made of ceramic. Measures 6" high. Artist: Jim Knauf Sponsor: Margot MacDougall A cover artist whose Cowboy paintings massage, twist and tweak traditional concepts of Western art at the same time they embrace Western iconography, Jim lets his Painted Pony speak for himself: "I dream Rodeo Dreams. I don't want to plough or amble along a trail. I'm not built for dressage and I'm certainly nobody's pet. Give me center stage, and I'll give you a show. Every time someone climbs on my back, I'll make him think seriously about how he'll get back down. I'll go ballistic and, right in front of the crowd, I'll launch his sorry butt on a degrading orbit. Yep, I'm Rodeo Dreams." This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address.

Painted Ponies Set of 8 Sixth Release Save 10% From The Trail of Painted Ponies. This set of 8 Painted Ponies includes all of the sixth releases, with 1 ceramic and 7 resin Painted Ponies. Each measures between 6" and 8" high. The releases include: Horsefeathers Running with the Ancestors Tropical Reef Horse Painted Lady Reunion of the Family of Man Fallen Heroes Memorial Pony American Dream Horse Rodeo Dreams Save 10% by purchasing the entire set. This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address. This item is OVERSIZED and can only be shipped via UPS Ground.

The Trail of Painted Ponies Third Edition Book From The Trail of Painted Ponies. The Trail of Painted Ponies Third Edition book, updated with new photos. Includes the story of the Painted Ponies, The History of the Horse in the Southwest, and full color photos, stories and descriptions of the Painted Ponies from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Measures 9" x 9". Softcover, 96 pages. ISBN 0-615-12265-5 This item cannot be exported outside of the United States and will only be shipped to a US address.

You can find the rest of the Trail of Painted Ponies Collectibles at FunToCollect.com - Largest Selection! But be forewarned...there are TOO MANY BEAUTIFUL PONIES to choose from, and each horse figurine is splendid work of horse art. Good luck deciding!

By the way, which one will you choose for yourself?

I'm sure you'll agree that no matter which type of collectible horse figurine you choose, your recipient will be well pleased. I think you'll even get an "Ooooo" and an "Ahhhh" reaction from them. But now I want to show you how you can personalize even this gift, without costing you an additional cent.

Make your own card online. It's simple, it's fast, you can use you own horse picture, it's Personal and it's Free! It will only take a few minutes, but it will show the recipient that he or she is special enough for you to put your time and thought into making the gift special just for him or her.

Here's the site I use make all of my cards using my own pictures: My Card Maker Have fun with it!

Remember, if you want more horse art ideas, just lope on into the Eye-Catching-Horse-Art page and be inspired by horse gift ideas for Horse Posters and Horse Paintings that any horse lover would love to have. For an idea on horse art you can wear, jump in to my Wearable Art page, or my More WearArt page. Or find out how to put a really personal twist on your horse art gift by trotting into my Picture Perfect gift page, or my Personal Portrait page.

You're bound to find a blue ribbon gift idea just right for your horse lover somewhere among these pages, and horse art opens a door to a wonderful array of ideas for you to choose from. So turn up the creativity level and dive right in.

Collectible Horse Art

Ancient paintings and carvings on cave walls All forms of mythology, ranging from Greek to Celtic Horse paintings, busts and statues Literature ranging from fiction to poetry And so much more!

Horse art need not be expensive or grand; it can be anything from a creation by a master artisan to a handcrafted sketch or a heartfelt poem. This area of AlphaHorse will celebrate the various forms of horse art, with an emphasis on personal submissions from you, our visitors, since we believe the most powerful art is that which comes from the heart of a horse lover.

Although horse collectibles such as Breyer horses may not be "art" in the classic sense, you'll have a difficult time convincing a collector of such a notion. Art lies in the eye of the beholder, whether the base ingredient used to craft the collectible is plastic, glass or crystal.

AT SOME POINT in their lives, most children want a pony as a pet. Now a lot of adults want ponies, too.Painted ponies. Not the “painted horse” of the movie “Hidalgo,” but the colorfully captivating Trail of Painted Ponies figurines.

People passionate for these particular Painted Ponies have followed their trailto the Humane Society of Missouri Gift Shop, which has been selling — and sell-ing out of — the figurines since they were introduced last spring.

The tale behind the Trail of Painted Ponies collection began in the summer of 2000. Inspired by Chicago’s Parade of Cows and similar public art projects in cities around the country, New Mexico rounded up more than a hundred of its topartists to transform life-sized fiberglass horses into imaginative works of art.

Nine communities signed on to host herds of these eye-catching equines, and by the following summer, visitors to The Land of Enchantment were following the Trail of Painted Ponies from Albuquerque to Los Alamos, Carlsbad to Tu-cumcari.

At the end of the year, 120 ponies were auctioned off for charity, raising hun-dreds of thousands of dollars for a spectrum of social, cultural, environmentaland animal organizations. The pony project was so popular and so successful that in 2002, a new herd appeared, again inspiring statewide trail drives and earning big bucks for charity. This time, artists from all over the country participated.

Now the project’s trail masters have begun joining with communities and organizations in other states to create a whole new breed of Painted Pony ex-hibits.

Another new chapter to the pony tale was added last spring with the introduction of the figurines. The reproductions are being released in groups of 12 two times a year. The third group was released on Monday, and the ponies are already showing up in stores. Jan DeFranco, manager of the Humane Society gift shop, said that as soon as she saw the ponies, she knew she had to stock them.

We’re always looking for good horse items for the gift shop, and these are really spectacular, she said. The original Painted Ponies have been described as individual art exhibits, and the intricately detailed replicas are art shows in miniature. The figurines are 6 inches high and made of either ceramic or resin.

The Humane Society sells them for $19.99, $24.99 and $28.99, depending on the style. DeFranco said that the gift shop sold out of the original grouping twice, and she will soon have to reorder again.

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