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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.

Elisabeth from New Mexico wrote on March 17, 2014:

I am looking for a pony housed at a certain location - at the Tamaya Resort in Rio Rancho NM. Is there a directory of ponies by location? How do I find out what the name of that pony is and who the artist is?

Response From Trailmaster:

We do not have a directory for where Painted Ponies are displayed today. At one time there were a half-dozen Ponies on exhibition at Tamaya. If you can get a picture of the one still there, we'll provide you with the name and artist information.

Vicki Douglas from Phoenix,AZ wrote on March 14, 2014:

I have a War Pony Rance Hood bust that is numbered 1E/ 1,763 with an item number 12371 War Pony. This item is a spotted Appaloosa white with black spots. I have been unable to locate any further information regarding this piece of art. Where can I get any more information or can you help me? Thank you, Vicki

Response From Trailmaster:

"War Pony" is our all-time bestselling figurine, with over 170,000 created and sold. If you contact info@paintedponies.com and ask for more information, we will be glad to send you its story.

Natasha Browder from Texas wrote on March 11, 2014:

I was wanting to see if you have a pony with lady bugs on it?

Response From Trailmaster:

None that are painted with lady bugs. :-)

Janice garrett from Simpsonville, S.C. wrote on March 10, 2014:

How many ponies can I add to My Register Ponies?

Response From Trailmaster:

There is no limit to how many Ponies you can add.

janice garrett from Simpsonville,S.C. wrote on March 08, 2014:

What kind of paint do I want to use for the pony kit?

Response From Trailmaster:

Most of the acrylic paints you find in a Michaels, JoAnns or Hobby Lobby will work on a Painted Pony form. Some artists have even used oil paints.

Linda Baker from Gainesville, GA wrote on March 06, 2014:

I placed an order today, 3/6/14, and clicked to send a check. I want to change this to use my credit card. How can I change my payment type?

Response From Trailmaster:

Please call the toll free number for the Official Painted Ponies Store - 1-855-868-2427 - and explain the situation. The person who answers will be glad to help.

johnnie crossman from florida wrote on March 03, 2014:

i put an up and coming horse in my cart4 days ago went there and my cart was mt how long will you keep itin my cart?

Response From Trailmaster:

Please call the toll free number - 1-855-868-2427 - and someone at our Official Painted Pony Store will be able to help you.

Victoria Guinn from Kentucky wrote on March 02, 2014:

Would you be interested in doing a "Trail of Painted Champions" based on famous thoroughbred race horses with the artist proceeds donated to the Thoroughbred Retirement Chairities?

Response From Trailmaster:

We can put you in touch with an artist who would do a fine job of creating a custom Painted Pony that features images of famous thoroughbred race horses, which you could sell at an event to raise money for Thoroughbred Retirement Charities. As for coming out with a Painted Pony figurine designed like that, we would have to get permission from the owners/estates of the respective horses, for copyright reasons.

Jay M from Arizona wrote on March 01, 2014:

We bought two of the Phoenix Ponies when they came out and have had them for a while. we just noticed that one has the 1E/5124 and the other has nothing written there at all, no E or number. We got it at the airport so we asre wondering what that means. Thanks

Response From Trailmaster:

What that means is that when your Painted Ponies were hand-numbered at our manufacturing plant, somehow one of the figurines was missed. It's called human error, and it's an anomaly. Chances are good it is a First Edition, but there is no way of telling what casting number it is. It does make it unique.

Barb from colorado wrote on February 27, 2014:

If you had a pre-e War Pony in your store right now, and since there were only 3000 of them made....how much would it be selling for? Thanks!

Response From Trailmaster:

Several years ago a pre-e War Pony sold for one thousand dollars. Whether it would bring that price today is hard to say. It's my understanding that if you have an eBay account there is a way you can check on past sales. But I don't know how far back those records go. I would start there.