| 49th & 50th Releases - Design Meanings and
Style - 2019 Summer & Fall |
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Legend of the Blue Horse
Artist: Kelly Kurtz
Legend tells of a mysterious blue horse running free as the wind across the American prairie, his hooves leaving a windstorm in his wake, lightning flashing from his eyes, thunder from his hooves, clad in shadows that seem to wrap him like tattered sky-blue silks, stomping and snorting as he seeks out others of his kind.
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Appaloosa Pride
Artist: Julie Karnath
Artwork depicting prehistoric horses with leopard spotting exists on European cave walls. But in North America, the Nez Perce Indian Tribe, who settled on reservation lands in Idaho, are credited for developing the original American breed known for its colorful mottled coat pattern. Popular as a stock horse used in a number of western riding disciplines, its vivid markings have made it a proud presence in Western movies and parades, where it is frequently dressed in traditional Native garb and trappings.
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Wind Whisperer
Artist: Kathleen Moody
There is no shortage of tales about dust devils - those spinning columns of wind and dust seen twisting crazily across the drylands of the American West that seem to be animated by shape-shifting spirits. Maybe it was just the wind, but it was the sight of one of those whirling dervishes of dust that inspired this artist to imagine the earthly phenomenon of a wild horse running and rearing as it speeds across the prairie. "Wind Whisperer" is the first in a new series of large artistically sculpted figurines."
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Dance of the Mustang
Artist: Kathleen Moody
"Dance of the Mustang" is The Trail of Painted Ponies tribute to the famous pinto mustang named Picasso. Known for gorgeous coloring that could have come from a painter's palette, Picasso lives in the Sand Wash Basin in Northwest Colorado, where he is the lead stallion in a free-roaming herd of wild horses. Striking an iconic pose intended to attract an equally beautiful mare, and at the same time warn off potential competitors, Picasso stands as a living symbol of the history and pioneer spirit of the American West, and will be joined by a companion figurine in a future release. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this Pony will go to several non-profit organizations whose mission is to improve the range for wild horses.
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Golden Girls
Artist: Lori Musil
Any horse can be a Palomino as long as it has a golden coat with an ivory-colored mane and tail. Recognized for its beauty by ancient royalty and kings and queens… the treasured mount of the Gods in Greek mythology and companion of the Conquistadores exploring the New World... prized by Indians of the Southwest and a star on the "Silver Screen"... the Palomino has long been a popular subject for artists, and with "Golden Girls" is now featured as a fabulous Painted Pony.
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| 50th Release ~ 2019 FALL |
Desperado
Artist: Kelly Kurtz
As symbolic of the cowboy culture as the horse is, a finely tooled leather saddle, ornately carved and embellished by a master craftsman with designs that range from basket weaves and sprawling vines, to oak and acorn patterns, to southwestern scenes. All stitched together with delicate precision, and so carefully laid out your eye moves over them connecting each piece into a unified work of art. "Desperado" invites you to mount up and join the adventure, riding with the likes of Buffalo Bill Cody and the Lone Ranger. She also designed Legend of the Blue Horse. |
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Woodland Brave
Artist: Courtney Moore
Whether in search of wild game or a new adventure, man and horse have always been destined to at some point find themselves in the mountains. With this in mind, the artist created a design that incorporated some of the natural elements they would encounter. The blanket under the saddle is shaped like a cloud. Wind symbols have been added to the legs and arrow bag. The horse stands on a base with the look of a mountain trail that has brought them close to the sky above their heads… This is her first Painted Pony. |
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