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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.

Gaby Fabian from San Rafael, California wrote on December 16, 2020:

When did the medicine horse pony retire?

Response From Trailmaster:

"Medicine Horse" was produced in two sizes. The large 9" Medicine Horse was retired I 2008. The classic sized Medicine Horse was retired in 2011.

Ellen from NJ wrote on December 14, 2020:

is the unesco collection, the same quality as the original Westland collection?

Response From Trailmaster:

We have done our best to maintain the same quality since we transitioned to Enesco. There may be individual differences, and each design, being an original, may have its own set of challenges, but overall we feel we have held to the same high standard with each company. The most recent challenge has been that COVID-19 forced the closure of all the factories we were working with in China. In their place we have moved to a quality factory in Thailand. This is a situation that a lot of companies whose "supply chain" extends to Asia have confronted.

Michele Harris from Texas wrote on December 13, 2020:

We have done a paint your own pony in pencil. Want to keep it that way. Is there a clear coating I can use to preserve it? Thank you

Response From Trailmaster:

It would be best to check with your local crafts store, or Michaels or JoAnns.

alison poteet from TX wrote on December 07, 2020:

Is there any way to get a replacement lamp shade?

Response From Trailmaster:

Not from us, I'm afraid. Your best bet is someplace like Home Depot or Lower, where there is a wide selection of lamp shades.

Robin from NY wrote on December 07, 2020:

Does a portion of the proceeds go to a Native American charity?

Response From Trailmaster:

The Trail began as a philanthropic public art project that over the years has raised and donated close to a million dollars to a variety of non-pofit groups. We have also partnered with different charities on special projects. And each year we make a donation to worthy groups whose needs are immediate. This year, for example, we donated to a food bank, an animal rescue group, and a therapeutic horse riding center.

Lisa Pavia from Okeechobee fla wrote on December 06, 2020:

Hi. I was wondering if the 1E editions are worth more than 2E editions. I want to keep collecting painted ponies but not get side tracked into too many different collections. Your opinion would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely Lisa Pavia

Response From Trailmaster:

The 1E editions are generally more prized by serious collectors than figurines that are part of the Second Edition, and so they may prove to be worth more should you wish to resell.

Anastasia from Idaho wrote on November 28, 2020:

What is consider blue ribbon?

Response From Trailmaster:

The Blue Ribbon Edition refers to figurines #1 through #12, and are available exclusively through the Official Trail of Painted Ponies Store.

Cathy from OR wrote on November 27, 2020:

I saw a Trail of Painted Ponies year of the horse advertised on ebay. On the bottom it has a number of 0352 / 5000. It also says limited edition. How is that different from the 1E, 2E etc...6pn1Gh

Response From Trailmaster:

The "Year of the Horse" you saw was part of a limited edition of 5000. Check the size. Editions that are numbered 1E and 2E editions refer to editions that are 10,000 in number.

michael from Nebraska wrote on November 25, 2020:

I recently found a few (10?) of the Pony x mas ornaments ( small) in boxes (some damage to boxes but figures seem OK, they are unopened) from 2007. I am wondering what they are worth aprox and would I be better off trying to sell individualy or just as one set/ lot? I was thinking eBay but maybe someone on this site is interested in them??

Response From Trailmaster:

There is no guidebook with a set price on Painted Pony holiday ornaments. Your best bet is to post them individually on eBay and see what the interest is.

Yorkanne Sylvester from Leesville, SC wrote on November 20, 2020:

I have both the standard size and the larger size of War Pony. How many of the larger sized ponies are/were made?

Response From Trailmaster:

The last number at retirement for the large "War Pony" was 2E/2,721. That means 12,721 figurines were produced.