Happy Trails Collection
The Trail of Painted Ponies Welcomes a New Member to its Family of Figurines!
On the occasion of our 10th Anniversary, we are proud to introduce the Happy Trails Collection: a companion collection to the classic Painted Pony figurines. Slightly smaller in size but just as artistically adventurous… inspired by original designs and crafted with exceptional attention to quality and detail… an extraordinary value at a recommended retail price under $25… the Happy Trails Collection is a brilliant new collectible that is also a unique gift which will communicate humorous and heartfelt emotions to family and friends. This dynamic collection will have everyone singing “Happy Trails to you….” So saddle up for the Ride of a Lifetime with the Happy Trails Collection!
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Best Friends
 Best Friends by Jennifer MacNeill-Traylor
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Celebrate the important friendships in your life with “Best Friends.” These beautiful horses come together in the shape of a heart, creating a bond that lasts a lifetime. A horsewoman and artist, who also runs a business in her home state of Pennsylvania where she creates charming horse signs, Jennifer says “Nothing makes me happier than creating one-of-a-kind works of art with horses as my subject.” To learn more about the artist Click Here |
Flight of Fancy
 Flight of Fancy by Jesse Leach
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Butterfly wings carry “Flight of Fancy” over the meadows. Soon she discovers that if she believes in herself, she can soar beyond the clouds. Born, bred and living in New Jersey, Jesse has worked professionally as an illustrator and graphic artist, and designer for the likes of Victoria Secret, Vera Wang and Banana Republic. To learn more about the artist Click Here |
Cruisin’ in Pink
 Cruisin’ in Pink by Sylvia L. Gaines
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Varoom, varoom, chicka boom boom, make room for these hot wheels! Stylish cats and girls in fancy hats will want to paint the town with “Cruisin’ in Pink!” Take a walk on the wild side with this fancy ride! A native Texan currently employed as a Graphic Artist in JC Penney’s corporate offices, Sylvia has received awards as a colored pencil artist and is a master in the art of gourd painting. She is President of the Dallas Gourd Patch, as well as the editor of its quarterly publication. To learn more about the artist Click Here |
Simply Home
 Simply Home by Fabienne Leydecker
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American Folk Artists like Grandma Moses, captured the beauty and simplicity of rural life with primitive style paintings that reflected a love for farm and family. “Simply Home” continues this artistic tradition. Born in France, where she became the first female jockey in that country, Fabienne moved to Canada to ride horses and develop her passion as an artist. To learn more about the artist Click Here |
BraveHearts
 BraveHearts by Elizabeth S. Hill
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Legends tell us of horses and warriors who fearlessly roamed the plains. They were bold and brave…they were courageous and determined. Today, the winds of time have created a new world of “BraveHearts,” who inspire us each and every day, in every way! On her Michigan farm, Jesse began creating and selling custom Painted Ponies from Paint Your Own Pony kits, which started her down an entrepreneurial path that has led to an online business that features horse supplies as well as her Art. To learn more about the artist Click Here |
Details:
Q: How is the Happy Trails Collection similar to the classic Painted Pony figurines?
- Both have our signature “wow” look.
- Both begin with original artwork created by artists.
- Both come with a story.
- Both are featured on the exclusive Trail of Painted Ponies horse forms.
Q: How is the Happy Trails Collection different from the classic Painted Pony figurines?
- They are smaller in size, standing about 4 inches tall instead of 6 inches.
- Their designs are less intricate, but just as clever and imaginative.
- They do not have a title plaque or a story card, the story is stamped on the underside of the base.
- They are not sequentially numbered, but a production date symbol appears on the bottom, indicating the year they were manufactured.
(A horseshoe for 2011, a star for 2012)
- They are available only in resin.
- They are less expensive – with a recommended retail price under $25.
- New Ponies will be announced twice a year, in January and June.
Q: Why did we create the Happy Trails Collection?
- A companion collection of smaller, less expensive figurines seems like an idea that is right for these times.
- It will allow us to introduce more variety to our designs.
- It will allow us to include more artists.
- It will give more people another way to love Painted Ponies.
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