Painted Pony
The Indian war horse was highly honored by the Native Americans. The owners of these painted ponies honored and protected their horse by painting tribal symbols on the horses body. The circle around his nose and eye wished the horse keen vision and sense of smell. The thunder stripes were to please the god of war, and the hand print indicated he had knocked down an enemy.
Awards:
Juried into Shades of the Southwest AQS Exhibit