First
special release painted pony
The Phoenix
Pony
The Phoenix Pony story tag
reads:
The Ancient Ones called
these deserts home. Then, around 1400 A.D., for unknown
reasons, they mysteriously disappeared. Hundreds of years
later, a new town would arise from the ruins that would
be appropriately named “Phoenix” after the
fabulous mythical bird of brilliant scarlet and gold
plumage that was said to have perished in the flames,
only to rise from the ashes. Created by Arizona artist,
Wendy Wells-Bailey, “The Phoenix Pony” stands
as a tribute to a timeless myth and the beautiful city
that shares its name, and the human capacity for renewal
and rebirth.”
Artist: Wendy Wells-Bailey
Sponsor: DELSTAR Companies, Inc.
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The Phoenix
Pony was inspired by The Phoenix Sculpture, commissioned
by DELSTAR Companies, Inc. to be the official logo of The
Phoenix Shop located in the Phoenix Sky Harbor
International Airport. The Phoenix Shop is entirely
devoted to Phoenix and Arizona. It is a boutique
attraction that presents shoppers with their dream of
"take home" treasures from their exclusive
product line.
The Phoenix Sculpture, as well as, The Phoenix Pony, is a
tribute to both the City of Phoenix and to Sky Harbor's
art program, which is praised as one of the best airport
art programs in the entire country. The Phoenix Pony
stands as a tribute to a timeless myth and the beautiful
city that shares its name, and to the human capacity for
renewal and rebirth.
The Phoenix Pony was commissioned by and is exclusive to
DELSTAR Companies, Inc. through The Trail of Painted
Ponies.
Arizona artist, Wendy Wells-Bailey, sculpted the original
tabletop sized Phoenix Pony. The Pony was then reproduced
in its current collectible representation as a
sequentially numbered edition figurine exclusively
available through DELSTAR Companies website and its
selected retail gift shops. Available at the DelStar Group Stores and by
telephone. $50.00 plus shipping.
You may learn even more
about this RESIN pony and purchase it at: The DELSTAR Co.
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Second
special release painted pony
High Desert
Horse Feathers
The High Desert Horse
Feathers story tag reads:
Native American influences
have been a part of Kathy Morrow's life since childhood:
she was raised on the San Carlos Apache and Pine Ridge
Sioux Indian Reservations, where her father organized
Indian police departments. Many of her paintings reflect
Native American legends. With her design, the white plume
of an eagle feather stretches along each side of the Pony,
forming the perfect background for a series of four
painted horses that represent the rainbow of mankind -
black man, yellow man, red man and white man. The total
effect is an image of harmony at its best.
Artist: Kathy Morrow
Sponsor: High Desert State Bank
(NOTE: The sponsor was
actually Ken and Barb Hummel, but a mistake was made on
the tag.)
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Created by
artist Kathy Morrow, the original, full-sized pony was
simply named "Horse Feathers", but the name was
changed prior to the release of the figurine to "High
Desert Horse Feathers" to distinguish it from other
Trail of Painted Ponies using "Horse Feathers"
in their name.
Today, the full-sized High Desert Horse Feathers resides
in the lobby of Rio Rancho branch of High Desert State
Bank located at 3002 Southern Blvd. SE in Albuquerque, NM.
As a figurine, High Desert Horse Feathers will be a
special member of the Trail of Painted Ponies due to it's
striking design and limited 1st edition #'d production
run. The initial production run on this pony was 1,500,
but because of incredible demand, 3,500 more 1st editions
were purchased by the bank. Due to this short production
run, High Desert Horse Feathers will not be sold in
stores.
Available on our site starting at $149.95 at iShopSouthwest.com (this
site) or at High Desert State Bank in Albuquerque for
opening a specified account.You may learn even more about this RESIN painted
pony and purchase it at: iShopSouthwest - High Desert Horse
Feathers.
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Third
special release painted pony
Run for the
Roses
The Run for the Roses
story tag reads:
The Kentucky Derby is the
most prestigious horse race in the America. In a matter
of seconds, hopes can be dashed, dreams can be realized,
and fortunes can be won or lost. The outcome is never
sure until those final moments when horses and jockies
thunder down the home stretch. Equestrian artist
extraordinaire, Janee Hughes, has captured the excitement
of the race for the finish line in the bright colors and
straining muscles of the horses and riders...with the
roses as a reminder of the importance of the outcome.
Artist: Janee Hughes
Sponsor: Dillard's
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In
appreciation of its commitment to Painted Ponies, when
Dillard's expressed the desire to come out with an
exclusive figurine, available only at Dillard's stores
for a limited period of time, the "Trail"
welcomed the interest. Dillard's selected "Run for
the Roses," by Janee Hughes, one of the most popular
Painted Pony artists.
According to Janee, this Pony embodies not only the
excitement of horse racing, but the spirit of the
Kentucky Derby. "The Derby is the most prestigious
race in America," she says. "It is the
culmination of many years of hopes and dreams for the
hundreds of people involved. In a few seconds, hopes can
be dashed, dreams can be realized, and fortunes can be
won or lost. Anything can happen in a horse race. The
outcome is never sure until those final moments when the
horses and jockeys thunder to the finish line. I tried to
capture this excitement in the bright colors and
straining muscles of the horses and riders, with the
roses always a reminder of the importance of the moment."
Dillard's stores across the country will be carrying the Run for the Roses CERAMIC
Pony exclusively. If you are interested in Run for the
Roses ($28 plus shipping on the web), visit your local Dillard's department store OR
go to the web page at: Dillard's.
Dillard's Toll Free Shopping #: 1-800-345-5273. |
Fourth
special release painted pony
Maple Leaf Pony
The Maple Leaf Pony story tag reads:
The Canadian Horse originated from horses sent to Quebec by King Louis XIV in the late 1600s. Adapting to extreme conditions and sparse feed,
it evolved into a hardy easy-keeper that, according to lore, is capable of generating "more power per hundred pounds of body weight than horses of any other breed." Most commonly black in color, good-natured and truly versatile, it is a natural "canvas" for a horse
that represents all of Canada. Covered with 14 maple leafs - signifying 10 provinces and 3 territories that are unified by a large maple leaf draped over its
back - and running above a map of Canada, this exclusive Painted Pony
was created by a Canadian artist who runs a small boarding and riding
facility named Justa Lil Ranch in the far northern reaches of Alberta.
Artist: Jennifer Kessler
Sponsor: Equi-Line Plus
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The first "international" pony, the Maple Leaf Pony was created exclusively for Equi-Line Plus in Canada.
These ponies are only available in Canada and will be limited to a 1st production run of 3000 pieces!
Whether any additional ponies will be produced is yet unknown.
This special release can be purchased directly from Equi-Line Plus's retail web site (www.paintedponies.ca) while limited supplies last. Click HERE!
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