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The Trail of Painted Ponies began in the summer of 2000. A major sculptor was commissioned to create a life-size horse that was cast in a durable resin blend. A call went out to the artistic community around the Southwest, inviting famous as well as emerging artists to submit designs that imaginatively celebrated the creative spirit. And the response was overwhelming, with results that ranged from the delightful to the breathtaking.

The first herd of Painted Pony figurines which were modeled after the life size Painted Ponies was released in January, 2003.  Painted Ponies have now become one of the top collectibles in the United States, and are now becoming available worldwide.  Each pony is unique and has its own individual story.

“Appleoosa” 

Pony Story: Writes the artist, "This Pony has a patriotic theme without the usual red, white and blue, stars-and-stripes motif. What is more American than the apple? Hot dogs, baseball and APPLE pie... I rest my case." Working primarily in watercolors and colored pencils, Penny has won a variety of national awards for her still-life paintings thus the exquisite realism of the apples adorning her Pony's flanks.

Item #: 1596

Release Date: Winter 2004

Artist: Penny Thomas Simpson

Material: Ceramic

Size: 6" Tall

Form: Standing

Retired: January 2006

Last Number at Retirement: 3E/9234

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