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Introduced in Summer of 2024 Trail of Painted Ponies released these 5 awesome figurines.

Here’s insight to the Artists’ Designs:

Native Spirit Rising                   Artist: Lynn Bean

Bald eagles are highly revered and considered sacred within American Indian traditions, culture and religion. They fly higher and see better than any other bird, and as they roam the skies are considered to be spiritual beings with a special connection to the Gods. For this reason, Native Americans have chosen the bald eagle and its feathers as a symbol of bravery, strength, power and freedom. They also signify a person who rises above the petty details of daily life to take in the big picture.

War Bonnet                             Artist: Delia Pacheco

Traditionally worn by village chiefs or great warriors, war bonnets were symbols of power and authority, which is why they were often donned before riding into battle on the back of horses that were also decorated with feathered headgear. Here, the artist pays tribute to the unique comradeship with a warrior horse wearing its own beautiful war bonnet.

Delft Blue                                Artist: Elizabeth Henderson

Craftsmen have been creating iconic, tin-plazed elegantly designd Delft Blue pottery for centuries. Inspired by Chinese porcelain, it is now considered a European art form that depicts symbols unique to the Netherlands such as windmills, landscapes and floral patterns based on vegetation native to that area. Delftware includes pottery objects of all descriptions including plates, vases, tiles… and now a Painted Pony.  Elizabeth also did Spirit of Christmas Present

White Beauty                     Artist: Lorna Matsuda

Admired along with the Lone Ranger, Hopalong Cassidy and other childhood western heros, were the white stallions they rode in on. White Beauty is one of those trusty steeds with almost mystical powers. He is a horse of purity. He represents courage and has no fear. Fittingly, he wears a fancy ebony show saddle, and invites you to hop on and go for a ride into the sunset of your dreams.  Lorna has created many other painted ponies, and you can see my list of the artist with their ponies at my Artist List Page.

Zephyr                                Artist: Lorna Matsuda

As he steps onto the stone ledge that overlooks the valley below – his domain – the westerly winds whirl Zephyr’s mane and tail so they look as if they are about to take flight. High in the mountains the crisp air fills his flared nostrils, as what he views gives him purpose and duty = the commitment to protect his herd, and at the same time remain a free spirit.

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In the past my site was at http://www.fjordpony.com where you may have been enjoying these ponies. Like everything it is time to update and enhance my ponies so you all can enjoy more and more.  Thank you.

 

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