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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.

Joy Lewis from NM wrote on February 03, 2013:

I purchased Winter Song last week and when trying to register it in my collection, there is no E or number on the bottom of the pony. The gold plate on the stand has 08779/20,000 on it. How do I enter it into my registry? I have the original box as well. Is it a fake? Thanks for your help.

Response From Trailmaster:

This is a legitimate Pony. There is no number on the bottom because it was part of a limited edition of 20,000. The edition number can still be entered in the registry and the E will not appear in your records when you view your registered Pony.

Don from Amarillo, Tx. wrote on February 01, 2013:

I noticed that some of the ponies on the retired list can not be accessed (grayed out) and others can be. Does that mean they are STILL available or only through other places? How does this effect the value of the ponies, onced they have been retired?

Response From Trailmaster:

The Ponies that don't have links in the titles are no longer available through the Official Store or Treasures from the Vault. They may, however, still be available through a local retailer. In general, yes, once a Painted Pony is retired its value increases. It's a matter of supply and demand.

Fred from Lawton,Ok wrote on February 01, 2013:

So we can never order the War Pony anymore since its being put out to pasture?

Response From Trailmaster:

Our Official Website Store is out of stock, as is Treasures from the Vault. Perhaps a retailer near you will have one, or you can check on eBay. But that's right, it's the End of the Trail for "War Pony."

Anne from Kentucky wrote on January 30, 2013:

I was wondering if "Photo Finish" will be offered as a figurine? The jewel box is gorgeous and it would make a great figurine. There are many of us Thoroughbred fans out there that would truly value this piece.

Response From Trailmaster:

You're right, this is a beautiful design and one that we will keep in the front of our mind as we continue to come out with new figurines.

Elaine Lyttleton from California wrote on January 27, 2013:

I tried to send an enquirey to you through the link on your philanthropy page and it bounced. Please advise.

Response From Trailmaster:

Please send your inquiry to: info@paintedponies.com.

Laura from Canada wrote on January 23, 2013:

I purchased a pony called keeper of the sacred fire at my local store and this particular pony doesnt have a plaque. Ive seen some ponies in the same edition with plaques. The pony isnt missing it because there is a design where the plaque usually is. Why do some ponies of the same edition have plaques while some dont?

Response From Trailmaster:

When we first came out with "Keeper of the Sacred Fire," we were working with an earlier manufacturer and the figurines did not have title plaques. When we moved to our current manufacturer we added plaques. This is one of the Ponies that was manufactured by both companies. It sounds like your Pony was one of the early ones.

Susie from Helena, MT wrote on January 23, 2013:

Where can I find a book that lists all the ponies? I have recently started purchasing them and am up to 30 and would like to be able to look somewhere to see them all. thanks,

Response From Trailmaster:

Our Anniversary Edition book contains images and stories of all the Painted Ponies that had been created up until 2010. It is available through our Official Website Store. We have not published a book since then. If you are looking for a list of all Painted Ponies up to the present, please look at the Collectors Checklist.

Deborah from Tennessee wrote on January 22, 2013:

I would like to plan a trip to see the original full size painted horses that your collection mirrors. Where are they displayed.

Response From Trailmaster:

There is no single place where all the original life-size Ponies are on exhibition. They were purchased by museums, businesses and individual collectors and have taken up residence at different places around the country.

b gilbert from mason ohio wrote on January 15, 2013:

i just purchased the summer, winter, spring and fall set on the secondary market. their is no edition number listed on the bottom of the horses. only an emblem on top # so and so of 20,000. Is this an actual set of the horses or a knock off. thanks for your response.

Response From Trailmaster:

This doesn't sound right. Please send us photos of the bottoms of the bases on these pieces, as well as pictures of the figurines themselves.

Blaze Warrender from australia wrote on January 14, 2013:

Hello, Is it possible to buy full size sculptures of the ponies. I paint full size sculptures of animals as a way of drawing attention to wildlife conservation projects. I would love to paint a full size horse for an exhibition I plan to support the black hills wild horse sanctuary. Had thought to use the film about Hidalgo as a theme. Also there are quarter horse studs in Australia that would be interested in having a personalized painted pony. Many thanks for your time. Regards, blaze warrender

Response From Trailmaster:

It would probably be best for you to check and see if there are foundries/companies in Australia that have life-size fiberglass horses for sale.