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The "Official Autographed Editions" of 75 figurines

In response to requests from our enthusiastic collectors, we are delighted to announce that The Trail of Painted Ponies has created the only "Official Autographed Editions" figurines. Serious collectors have been searching for a way to collect figurines that are hand signed and hand numbered by the artists who created the original works of art from The Trail of Painted Ponies... Now they can, and they are available exclusively through our website store!

There will be eight Painted Ponies in the Winter 2010 Autographed Editions and each will be special:

• These are the only "Official Autographed Editions" the artists will hand sign and hand number.
• These Autographed Editions will be limited to 75 and will be sequentially numbered 1/75 to 75/75.
• An Official Certificate of Authenticity will accompany each autographed figurine.

In horse racing, the Front Runner is a horse who takes the lead at the start of the race and maintains that lead until crossing the finish line. "The Front Runner," which placed first in a national "Art of Horse Racing" competition, captures the thrilling run down the home stretch, at precisely that moment when the winning jockey glances back to check on his closest competitor. Horse racing is an ancient sport that began in 4500 BC among the nomadic tribesmen of Central Asia, who first domesticated the horse. Often referred to as "The Sport of Kings," it is the second only to baseball as America's most popular spectator sport.

• Title: The Front Runner
• Artist: Kim Ratigan
• Medium: Resin

Discounts codes and promotional offers are NOT applicable to autographed edition ponies.