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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.

Grace wrote on November 07, 2012:

On your 7th Annual Holiday Design Contest or just any of your contest for that matter. Is there a limit to how many submissions/designs someone can send in at one time?

Response From Trailmaster:

No limits. Multiple design submissions are not only permissable, they are encouraged.

Jenny from victoria Australia wrote on November 06, 2012:

Hi, I am interested in purchasing the Western Charm Painted Pony personalised, is it possible I would receive it before christmas thankyou regards Jenny

Response From Trailmaster:

All the Autographed Ponies are being handled through Treasures from the Vault, which can be accessed on the home page of our website. Call them and they should be able to help you out.

Dino from Alberta,Canada wrote on November 03, 2012:

Is there a standardbred or trotter in harness figurine?

Response From Trailmaster:

The nature of The Trail, where the emphasis is on the art, has meant we have not explored either of these forms. But one should never say never.

Ann from Kentucky wrote on November 03, 2012:

What is the difference between a "large size" quarterhorse figurine and a "regular size" quarterhouse figurine? Why were different sizes made?

Response From Trailmaster:

At the risk of sounding flip, the short answer is "Three inches." For a brief period of time we experimented with a larger figurine size, and created a select number of figurines that stood 9 inches tall, instead of the classic 6 inches. Some collectors loved the larger size because they approximated fine art sculpture, but not enough for us to continue the collection. Today these pieces are quite rare.

Frances Janeceek from Grand Junction Colorado wrote on November 02, 2012:

Where can I purchase twighlight hunders No. 12262

Response From Trailmaster:

I believe we still have this Pony available on our Official Website Store, which can be accessed from the homepage of our website. If not, try Treasures from the Vault.

Jo Washington-King from Shoalwater, WA, Australia wrote on November 01, 2012:

Do you do painted dog figurines? If not can you please look at starting this as I know many dog lovers who would love this.

Response From Trailmaster:

Thanks for sharing the idea. Ten years ago, when cities were putting on public art projects featuring an animal associated with their history, dogs were a popular canvas. Several were featured in the book we published,"American ArtParades." Check out the website: www.americanartparades.com.

WendieS from Idaho wrote on October 28, 2012:

I have a navajo blanket painted pony that starts 1B. Is that possible or do you think it was an error? Thank you!

Response From Trailmaster:

Human error. Navajo Blanket was one of the very early Painted Pony figurines, when the "penmanship" of the artisans hand-signing the Ponies needed practice.

Erin Nathan from Richmond, VA wrote on October 25, 2012:

I am looking for a pony that that resembles wood or has a wood grain theme. Could you help me locate some with this theme?

Response From Trailmaster:

You might want to take a look at "Wooden Toy Horse," a charming Holiday-themed Pony we came out with a couple of years ago.

Cindy Allen from Pomerene, AZ wrote on October 20, 2012:

I am the ride manager for the Benson Pony Express. Will the Trail ever do a Pony Express Commemorative Pony?

Response From Trailmaster:

Over the years we have received a number of clever Pony Express designs. Now that we have been reminded of them by your interest, we will go back and review.

Juanita Waters from Ashburn Georgia wrote on October 15, 2012:

I want to know if there is a figurine for the October photo shown on the 2013 calendar?

Response From Trailmaster:

The October Pony was scheduled to come out as part of the Happy Trails Collection, but since we have decided not to continue with the smaller figurines at this time, we will try to find a way to work it into a future release of classic figurines. The artist, Jennifer MacNeil-Traylor, did a hauntingly good job....