From the Trail of Painted Ponies Retired Collection, A Gift From the Sea. Designed by artist, Kim McElroy. Made of hand-painted resin. Measures 7.5" tall. This is a first edition painted pony model. These highly collectible versions are from the first production run manufactured, which is indicated on the bottom of the pony's base with the 1E prefix before the hand-written serial number. Great addition for the elite Trail of the Painted Ponies collector!

According to legend, the Greek god Poseidon (aka Neptune) ruled the seas from a palace on the ocean floor made of coral and gems. He was said to have a volatile temperament. When angry, he would summon storms that wrecked ships. For fun, he created monsters like octopus and squid. To demonstrate his love for his wife he create the dolphin, but he also had a wandering eye. When he pursued the goddess of fields and harvests, she told hem, “If you give a gift, the most beautiful thing on the face of the earth, I will be yours.” So he made a horse, and when it galloped from the sea tossing its mane and tail, she thought it was so beautiful she gasped and said she was his forever.