Side 1: The different feathers represent first to strike and kill the enemy, cutting an enemies throat in battle, was wounded many times in battle and the number of enemies killed. The circle around the eye is intended to aid the horse’s eye sight. The red markings on the nose represent the warriors many coups with the enemy. The Black circle is an old wound and surrounded by sunbeams which radiate, this is a prayer that the heat of the sun came to cure him.

Side 2: This side represents women’s role in Native American society. On the neck of the horse is a symbol for the suns radiating beams and its healing powers. Her fully beaded dress represents her skills in beading and design. The buffalo hunt beside her depicts how important the buffalo and the horse were to the Native American.

If you are interested in purchasing this pony, please call the Trail of Painted Ponies President, Rod Barker, at 480-459-5700 or e-mail: rod@trailofpaintedponies.com