There is a dramatic moment in the famous movie “Citizen Kane” when actor Orson Wells loses his temper and goes on a destructive rampage, destroying a world-class art collection. I was reminded of this scene Click to continue »
We’ve heard many stories about how Painted Ponies have added something special to people’s lives. You may have read some of these touching tales on the Guestbook page or My First Pony page. “How One Little Pony Changed My Life” came about as a result of a December Click to continue »
Early one Saturday morning I decided it was time to go for a ride. I led Shyloh out of the corral, tied her to the hitching post, and, after brushing her from head to tail and picking her feet, I heaved a saddle on her back and fit a bitless bridle over her head. As the saying goes Click to continue »
Six years had passed since I last set eyes on Shyloh. I knew I would recognize her immediately because her pretty and refined head, her soft and welcoming eyes, and her distinctive markings – a white diamond on her forehead, snip just above her nose, and Click to continue »
The decision to get back into horses did not come about as a result of missing them. I received a phone call from the fellow I’d reluctantly sold my quarter horse mare to when I left Santa Fe and moved to Arizona six years ago. It hadn’t made sense to Click to continue »
Everywhere you turn these days, the cost of goods is going up. In large part it has to do with increased fuel costs and shipping rates. This is true of everything, but it’s particularly true of Painted Ponies. And especially of the Painted Ponies we offer on our Click to continue »
Although the phone in my office comes with Caller ID, I rarely check to see who’s calling before I answer. Call it a quirk of mine. I would rather recognize the voice than the name. Or, be surprised by someone I don’t know introducing themselves… Click to continue »
The return to Santa Fe to do a book signing at the local Dillard’s Department Store reminded me of why I lived there for fifteen years. Cool evenings followed warm afternoons. Majestic mountain views, endless skies and scarlet sunsets enchanted the Click to continue »
As everyone familiar with the history of The Trail knows, we started out in 2001 with one horse form for artists to paint – the standing horse. The next year we added the running horse. Then, in 2006, a walking horse form (a Masterwork) was introduced in the context Click to continue »
Mid-June through July is the Trade Show Season: that time of year when manufacturers in the giftware industry introduce new merchandise to retailers at Gift Marts in major cities across the country. This summer I attended trade shows in Dallas and Los Angeles to meet Click to continue »
