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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.

John from Nevada wrote on September 08, 2017:

What does a blank serial number mean it says. 1E but no number

Response From Trailmaster:

Each Painted Pony is supposed to be hand-numbered. On occasion there is a human error, and one gets through that is not numbered. That's probably what happened in this case.

cynthia sanson from the colony tx wrote on September 06, 2017:

how can I track my order?

Response From Trailmaster:

Call the toll-free number for the Official Store.

Andrea Gutscher from Switzerland wrote on August 17, 2017:

I lately bought "sounds of thunder" abroad. back home I noticed that I have that one already. Is there something like an exchange platform? maybe someone else is in the same situation and likes to exchange his pony... thanks!

Response From Trailmaster:

I wish there were a Trading Post for Painted Ponies, so to speak. The best alternative at this time would be to try and sell your Pony on eBay, or offer to trade out with someone who is putting their Pony for sale who may be interested in your "Sounds of Thunder." Good luck.

Lauren Maultsby from Indiana wrote on August 04, 2017:

What material are painted ponies made out of? Are the porcelain or resin?

Response From Trailmaster:

Most of the Painted Pony figurines are cast in artist-grade resin. We used to cast some in porcelain, but not anymore.

Danielle from Michigan wrote on July 31, 2017:

How many Ponies are in the entire collection?

Response From Trailmaster:

There have been 329 Painted Pony figurines in total crafted to date - including 56 Holiday Painted Ponies, 12 Exclusive Figurines, 1 Exclusive ornament, 4 Four Seasons Collection Pained Ponies, 1 Masterpiece Collection Painted Pony, and 2 Celebrity Collection Figurines.

Nicholas Matkin from California wrote on July 26, 2017:

We have recently moved for work, and several of our boxes were badly damaged. Is there anywhere to get replacement boxes?

Response From Trailmaster:

Sorry but we have not created replacement boxes.

Shelly from Victoria, Australia wrote on July 12, 2017:

Do you ship to Ballarat, Victoria Australia?

Response From Trailmaster:

We have an exclusive Australian distributor of Painted Ponies. If you send us your contact information, we will put them in touch with you.

Britney from AZ wrote on July 08, 2017:

I was reading through the Q&A and someone mentioned an exspansion with Fire and Ice? Where might I find information about this and any upcoming events as I have also heard about a new category of Ponies.

Response From Trailmaster:

Fire and Ice is a special Painted Pony that will commemorate the 15th Anniversary of The Trail of Painted Ponies. It will be coming out in January, and it is an absolutely sensational new design, unlike any we have previously producted. The new category you refer to has been put on hold temporarily. It was going to feature illuminated figurines.

S.McPherson from Langley, BC, Canada wrote on June 30, 2017:

I am trying to find a horse with horses contained on the horse

Response From Trailmaster:

I think you're probably referring to "Year of the Horse" which was created by the artist Lori Musil. It's a sensational work of art that was retired seven or eight years ago. Your best bet for finding one will be on eBay. But there have been other Painted Ponies with multiple horses them so check the Collector's Checklist.

Shyanne from California wrote on June 20, 2017:

I have many ponies that were gifted to me however I have a newborn and am trying to clear stuff out anyway i want to know the best places to sell the ponies so they go to homes of people who will appriacte them as i used to

Response From Trailmaster:

Painted Ponies prized by collectors can sometimes be found at horse and collectible shows, but really, the best place to try and sell them is eBay. Good luck.