While the earth appears dark and quiet below, “Starlight Dance” illuminates the sky above. As she runs through the night she leaves a gleaming trail of light behind her, and stardust falls from her golden hooves. This magical mare is dancing to the melody of the universe, and her beauty lights up the heavens.

Remember those Saturday afternoon matinees starring Roy Rogers, Gene Autry and other guitar-strumming cowboys? Remember how all of them rode a spirited horse that, on command, would rear up as if charging the sky? "Bonanza" is a tribute to the American West. Featuring such iconic images as a covered wagon, a bleached cow skull, gem-studded horseshoes and an acoustic guitar, it has lassoed the very Best of the West!

Winter 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of The Trail of Painted Ponies. With that in mind, this artist created a sparkling tribute to a two-decade exploration of the creative possibilities of the horse as a canvas for creative expression with a gleaming, jet-black horse in a triumphant pose with a frosted coating of snow that shines like rare jewels, as precious as the joy the Painted Ponies have brought to collectors over the years. "Frosted Black Magic" was the winner of The Trail's art competition honoring this milestone.