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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. 

 

Heather wrote on December 09, 2014:
I am trying to order a "Trotting paint your pony" kit, but whenever I click on it, it tells me the page is not found. I do not have this issue with the other two kit, but I would really like the trotting pony. Is it still available?
Response From Trailmaster:
Unfortunately, the Trotting Paint Your Own Pony is Sold Out. We'll let everyone know when we produce a new Paint Your Own form.
sandra from England, UK wrote on December 06, 2014:
I have noticed that 3 of my ponies have higher numbers than those made...how can this be? I buy from a reputable company
Response From Trailmaster:
We rely on the manufacturer for this information, and when we transitioned to a new manufacturer in 2011 some of the numbers because unreliable. If you email info@trailofpaintedponies.come with the numbers you have, we will look into this. Sorry.
Jeff from Utah wrote on December 06, 2014:
What happened to the the busts of Painted Ponies. We have two. How many styles were made? Have not been able to locate any other styles.
Response From Trailmaster:
We produced a limited number of busts back in 2004 and 2005, and have not produced any since.
donna from Ocala, Florida wrote on December 05, 2014:
I am interested in painting my own life size pony. How can I get info on how to purchase an unpainted ready to paint pony?
Response From Trailmaster:
We do not retail life-size Painted Pony forms. All that we produced were featured in the public art project, which ended almost a decade ago. If you go online you may be able to find other companies that offer life-size fiberglass horse forms for sale.
Kathleen Ryder from New Mexico wrote on December 03, 2014:
did they make a solid red painted pony and if so how can one obtain one? Thank you!
Response From Trailmaster:
We have created Ponies that certainly have red color schemes in the design, but te only "solid red" Pony was the retired "Fallen Heroes Memorial Pony."
Amanda from Canada wrote on November 29, 2014:
How do you choose the artists for the painted ponies and can anyone try to submit a pattern?
Response From Trailmaster:
Every week we receive new Painted Pony submissions. There is a feature on our Homepage where Artists can download a template for Painted Ponies in different positions. We invite you to use it. A number of considerations go into the selection of a design, including originality, execution, whether it is too similar to an earlier Pony, and if we believe it will be popular among collectors.
Melvin Earls from Nashville Tn wrote on November 25, 2014:
Where painted ponies bought out by horse or a different color
Response From Trailmaster:
In 2010 The Trail of Painted Ponies transitioned to a new manufacturer, who has continued the quality and tradition of The Trail. The previous manufacturer created a knock-off line of horse figurines, which is Horse of a Different Color and has nothing to do with The Trail of Painted Ponies.
Mary from California wrote on November 25, 2014:
I want to buy several Paint Your Own Pony kits but when I went in to order it only shows 2 available: Trotting and Regal. I wanted at least one of each of the 6 Pony styles. Are the other Ponys going to be available again? When? Thank You
Response From Trailmaster:
Currently, the Paint Your Own Pony kits are available only in the trotting and regal form, and the four-ornament set, and they can only be purchased on our Official Store. You may be able to find the Painted Pony rearing and running forms at some local retailers or on eBay.
Shirley from tempe az wrote on November 24, 2014:
I just bought a horse for my niece to paint herself. What kind of paints will I need to buy?
Response From Trailmaster:
We would recommend that you take your niece to a local crafts store - Michaels, JoAnns, Hobby Lobby - and let her pick out the paints and colors she wants to use, which will depend on the designs she has in mind. Acrylic paints are the easiest to use, and they come in variety of colors, some with metallic and sparkly highlights added.
CAROL from Oklahoma wrote on November 21, 2014:
Why havent you made a Breast Cancer themed pony ?
Response From Trailmaster:
I'm sure this question has occurred to others who have seen our Facebook posts featuring Breast Cancer Awareness Painted Pony designs. To be perfectly honest, it comes down to dollars and cents. Our manufacturer, who invests in the production of Painted Pony figurines, needs to feel that the designs it goes forward with will have a wide public appeal. They are just not sure that a Pony themed on Breast Cancer will perform well in the marketplace, unless we have a marketing partner. That is, a Breast Cancer Awareness organization that would help promote and publicize the Pony, in return for a percentage of the profits of sales. To date, we have been unable to identify such a partner. If you happen to know of an organization that finds this idea intriguing, please, have them get in touch with me. I would love to have a Pony created on this theme.