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Here are answers to the commonly asked questions about where to resell Painted Ponies, and what their current value is:

When collectors choose to resell their Painted Ponies, we recommend doing so on eBay. There is also a Facebook group, which was set up by Painted Ponies collectors and is not monitored by The Trail of Painted Corporate Office, where you can offer your Painted Ponies for sale. Here is a link to that Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/PaintedPoniessellbuyswapauction

To find the current perceived value of your Painted Ponies, we suggest searching on eBay for the same figurine with a similar edition number. If you have an eBay account, you can look up what that particular figurine has sold for recently, and that will give you an even more accurate perceived value.

Shelly Williams from Grand Rapids, Michigan wrote on October 22, 2011:

Hello. I'm in a very serious and desperate situation and I hope you can please help me in some way. My husband of 15 years shocked me last week with the knowledge that he wants a divorce. I felt like a 2 ton truck has run me over. I can eat, sleep, I've lost 13 pounds in a week. I'm absolutely hurt and terrified of my future. I need to sell whatever assets I have so that I can move out and try to get my life together. I don't have a lot of possessions, but I do have my painted ponies collection. I have about 11 ponies, I think all of them but one are retired. Is there ANY way you can help me to sell them?? I need money so badly right now and I can't get any help from anyone. That's why I'm hoping that maybe you will have some sort of good news for me or know of someone who would buy my ponies from me? Any information would be helpful and I thank you sincerely for your time. Bless you Shelly williams

Response From Trailmaster:

I'm are sorry to hear about your unnfortunate circumstances. Though it may not seem so now, at a certain point these things often do reveal silver linings. If you would send me a list of your eleven Ponies, and their edition numbers, it will be easier for me to make a recommendation.

Mary from W.V. wrote on October 17, 2011:

Are there any other Painted Ponies that are designed in the racing theme? I thought there were more than "Front Runner" and "Run for the Roses".

Response From Trailmaster:

There is a third Painted Pony with a racing theme: "Fantastic Fillies." It was part of the Winter 2004 release, and was designed by Janee Hughes.

Karen from New Mexico wrote on October 16, 2011:

I am wondering if the registry for our ponies could be shown in alphabetical order? I started entering my ponies and later realized that they are listed in the order that they were entered. Also, who is able to see the registry? Thank you!

Response From Trailmaster:

There is now an option on the Registry that allows you to sort by Pony name, release date and the date an entry was made. As of now, no one else can view the Registry.

Karen Johnson from Apache Junction, Arizona wrote on October 16, 2011:

I have been collecting Topp for quite some time, could you tell me if the older ponies (westland) will be more collectable or should I get into colecting the ensenco ponies and start over? I have over 75 1st edition westland ponies with boxes.

Response From Trailmaster:

I don't think who manufactured the Pony makes a difference, as much as the original popularity of the design, whether it is retired. the edition number, if the piece is signed by the artist, if the original box is included - and how badly someone wants to add a particular Pony to their collection. One of the things that makes Painted Ponies unique when it comes to holding as well as growing in value, is that it is an upscale collectible that has proven it has enduring appeal. Not very many figurines that call themselves "collectibles" can make that claim.

Curtis Coulthart from Weston, West Virginia wrote on October 16, 2011:

Are there any thoughts or ideas to celebrate famous TV horses or horses from history? I know there is a Happy Trails" Pony (which I have). But I was wondering if there is going to be pony celebrating "Silver" from the "Lone Ranger," or Justin Morgan's horse "Figure?" (I know "Figure" was an actual Horse, and a breed).

Response From Trailmaster:

A series of Painted Ponioes that is a tribute to famous TV horses or horses from history is a great idea - and one we have talked about internally. The issue that always comes up has to do with copyrights. We would need to get permission from those who own the rights to these Ponies, which is often cost-prohibitive.

T.J. from Rockingham, NC wrote on October 15, 2011:

When we fill out an artist's application do we need to paint it or can we draw i in with colored pencil? Thanks.

Response From Trailmaster:

You are welcome to use colored pencils if that is the medium you are most comfortable with. Should your design be one that we choose to craft as a figurine, and should we feel the colors need to be brighter, we can always make that adjustment later.

Doreen Hamilton from Phoenix, AZ wrote on October 09, 2011:

Hello, I was wondering if you ever considered a U.S. Military series for each service? I am in the Navy and would love a Navy Painted Pony. I like when the base of the ponies are a "real" color and then blanketed with a design. I did notice there was one for the Royal Mounted Police.... Thank you , Doreen

Response From Trailmaster:

Yes, we have considered a U.S. Military Painted Pony series, and we have certainly received a large number of requests. As well, we have been sent quite a few designs, usually focusing on specific military branches. For awhile we were even communicating with an artist/military policeman on active duty in Iraq on a concept. Finding that perfect design has eluded us so far, but we will keep trying. Thank you for your thoughts.

Susie from Houston wrote on October 07, 2011:

A few years ago, there were two (2) different sized boot stockings featuring each of the 2009 holiday ponies. Any plans to make more featuring other holiday ponies?

Response From Trailmaster:

We will continue to come out with different Holiday merchandise, but there won't be any boot stockings this year.

Shane from Texas wrote on October 02, 2011:

I would like to buy someone a replica of their horse with a heart-warming story that I have written on the card attached to the pony. Is this possible?

Response From Trailmaster:

I'm not sure what you're asking. Are you saying you would like to commission an artist to create a Painted Pony modeled after a real Pony for a friend, and that you have written the story that would accompany this piece? If so, I would suggest you go to the Painted Ponies Gallery and pick out an artist whose style you like and contact the artist.

John Smith from Texas wrote on October 02, 2011:

I have a Painted Pony that I can not find within your site. It is item# 11254 High Desert Horse Feathers. 1E/4.960 The Artist: Kathy Morrow Can you tell me anything about this pony?

Response From Trailmaster:

This was a resin Pony that was created as an exclusive figurine for High Desert State Bank in Albuquerque. A limited number were produced, and it has been retired. More detailed information - date of retirement and how many were produced - can be found on our Collector's Checklist.