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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.

Ed Rozylowicz from Las Cruces, NM wrote on September 02, 2019:

I have item #12270, Summer Ballet, but base has no release numbers, can send image if needed ... is this item for real?

Response From Trailmaster:

To date, we have not experienced any knock-offs of Painted Pony figurines. On rare occasions, however, release numbers have been missing. Since they are numbered by hand, when this occurs it is usually due to human error.

Beverly Porter from SC wrote on September 01, 2019:

what was the very first pony in this collection

Response From Trailmaster:

There wasn't just one. In January of 2003, twelve Ponies introduced the line. They were: Fireman Pony Karuna Boot Scootin' Horsey Motorcycle Mustang Route 66 Horse War Pony Caballo Brilliante Five Card Stud Lightning Bolt Colt Navajo Blanket Pony Spirit War Pony Wildfire

Ruth Street from Houston, TX wrote on August 20, 2019:

Do you have a price list for painted ponies which are retired?

Response From Trailmaster:

There is no set price list for retired Painted Ponies. As with any retired collectible, pricing depends on a variety of factors. Popularity of the original design. How many were created. Edition number. Does it come with original packaging? Condition. How badly does someone want to add it to their collection.

Suzi Jones from OR wrote on August 19, 2019:

Whats the difference between the standard ponie and blue ribbon edition

Response From Trailmaster:

The Blue Ribbon Edition consists of first edition Painted Ponies that are numbered 0001 through 0012. They are only available through the Official Trail of Painted Ponies Store. The Standard Edition refers to other high-quality castings that have open edition numbers.

Chris Ordway from Bakersfield. Ca wrote on August 15, 2019:

I have recently noticed on eBay there are some figurines for sale that have sample written where the edition number and production number should be. Are these bourses real?

Response From Trailmaster:

Yes. Before we proceed with the production of a Painted Pony, each goes through an approval process. We are sent a sample which we review with the artist. We have found that some collectors like to add these approved samples to their collection, which is what you are seeing on eBay.

Kevin Adams from Kansas wrote on August 08, 2019:

How can I find the value of statues ?

Response From Trailmaster:

As with most collectibles, there is no hard figure that captures their value. It all depends on availability, condition, rarity - and how badly someone wants to add it to their collection. This is why we refer people to eBay.

Robert Benson II from Austin, TX wrote on August 07, 2019:

Are the artist open to custom requests?

Response From Trailmaster:

Not sure I understand your question. Please rephrase.

Seungmin from South Korea wrote on July 31, 2019:

Hello My cat jumped on the shelf and dropped my daughter’s pony and it broked.It is special for her because I bought it for her when we first visited grand canyon 7 years ago. The tip of both ears fell. Both hond legs and tail are cracked. Is there a way to fix it or buy a new one? Thank you ** its name is ‘midnight moonlight’. Item no 4027284

Response From Trailmaster:

Sorry to hear about the accident. Unfortunately, it sounds as if the damage to your daughter's Painted Pony is beyond repair. To find a replacement, I would suggest you look on Ebay. Or, perhaps one of our collectors will read this and have one they want to part with and will let us know. If that happens, we will be in touch.

Rhonda Wilson from Liberty ky wrote on July 26, 2019:

I have recently acquired the nutcracker pony and am interested in knowing his value today. I know he has been retired for some time.thank you

Response From Trailmaster:

The perceived value of any particular Painted Pony depends on a number of factors. We recommend checking on eBay for the same figurine with a similar edition number to find the current perceived value. When searching on eBay, be sure to look for the price a figurine has sold for to get the most accurate price. We do know that Autographed, Retired and Low Edition Painted Ponies appreciate quickly in value.

ANNE from SPRINGFIELD, MO wrote on July 20, 2019:

DO YOU STILL SELL BLANKS TO PAINT YOUR OWN PONY?

Response From Trailmaster:

Blank Paint Your Own Pony forms have been so popular that we are currently out-of-stock. Will let everyone know when more are available.