Looking for retired ponies from the Trail of Painted Ponies?

This site has information on which ponies are retired and where to find them!

Latest Pony Retirement

Ponies from "The Trail of Painted Ponies" are released and retired on a fairly regular basis.

Retirements normally occur twice a year in January and July.

The latest retirements - July, 2007 - are:


Fallen Heros Memorial Pony
Deck the Halls
Horse Power to Burn
Wilderness Roundup
Big Red
American Dream Horse


These ponies will no longer be produced.

You can see these ponies and learn more about them here:
Retired Trail of Painted Ponies

Latest Pony Retirement

Ponies from "The Trail of Painted Ponies" are released and retired on a fairly regular basis.

Retirements normally occur twice a year in January and July.

The latest retirements - January, 2007 - are:

• Earth, Wind and Fire


• Painted Lady


• Renewal of Life


• Caballo Brilliante


• Native People's Pony


• Gift Horse

These ponies will no longer be produced.

You can see these ponies and learn more about them here:
Retired Trail of Painted Ponies

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The pages are created by individual people and offer shopping, information or whatever the people choose to create a page about.

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We have created a number of pages on this new concept site, including:

Southwestern and Mexican Free Recipes
History of Luminarias
History of Santa Claus and more Christmas information
Text and illustrations from the original book of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
History of Pinatas
Trail of Painted Ponies Collectibles
All about chili peppers... traditions, cooking, ristras, more
History of the Christmas tree
Painted Ponies Information
Letter and response of the classic ... Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
Grillz, Dog Tags, Pimp Cups, Hip Hop
Women's Plus Size Clothing and Lingerie
Salsa, Dips and More
NFL Football Gear - tshirts, sweatshirts, decals, more
Home brewing kits for beer
Precious Moments Collectibles
The Discovery Channel Store
Best Online Shoe Source
Radio Flyer Wagons
Collectibles of all Kinds - Dr Seuss, Precious Moments, Painted Ponies
About eBay Express
Couture Candy - sophisicated clothing for women of all ages

History of The Trail of Painted Ponies

The Beginning
The Trial of Painted Ponies began in the summer of 2000. A major sculptor was commissioned to create a life-size horse that was cast in a durable resin blend. A call went out to the artistic community around the Southwest, inviting famous as well as emerging artists to submit designs that imaginatively celebrated the creative spirit. And the response was overwhelming, with results that ranged from the delightful to the breathtaking.
The Public Art Project
Corporations, small businesses, individuals and organizations were then invited to select their favorite designs for sponsorship, and 120 Ponies were painted. The magnificent artwork was exhibited around New Mexico, and citizens and visitors were encouraged to saddle up and take a "trail drive." The Ponies brought joy and delight into the lives of thousands of people, and their artistic excellence generated rave reviews in newspapers and magazines nationally.
A New Breed of Fundraiser
In the fall of 2001, the Ponies were rounded up and ... CLICK TO READ MORE