The Trail of Painted Ponies Coffee Mugs are created by Westland Giftware, the same company that crafts the popular Painted Ponies figurines. Dishwasher and microwave safe, they stand 4" tall and hold 21 oz of liquid. Each mug is wrapped in design elements taken from a Pony that is also available as a figurine, and makes a great companion piece to its inspiration.

When she was invited to paint a Pony that honored the racehorse, Janee, a children’s book illustrator, imagined four fast fillies charging down the homestretch, the winner crossing the finish line a nose ahead of the others. The artistry in her design is heightened by the contrasting colors of the horses and the silks of the jockeys set against a midnight-black background, and the determination and courage etched on the faces of the fillies.

• Artist: Janee Hughes