Holiday Ponies

Official Description: A mighty angel, in the form of a horse, bows down to the Divine Infant in an act of deep love and respect. Such a special child, radiating with hope for all mankind, deserving of the adoration caught in this silent and awe-inspiring moment. The magnificent horse will spread its powerful wings and tell others of the Holy Child, but only after it has basked in the glory of His presence for just a little longer.

Official Description: Pony Story: inWhen I picture angels celebrating the Savior's birth, in my mind I see skies filled with effervescent joy as heavenly figures dance among billowy soft clouds. The air rings with mysteriously beautiful music, while down on earth, the animals sense that something wonderful has occurred. And this Pony stops, turns her head into a gentle breeze, and pricks her delicate ears to better hear the joyful song of celebration. in Last Number at Retirement 1E/2,762

Official Description: Pony Story: inWhen I picture angels celebrating the Savior's birth, in my mind I see skies filled with effervescent joy as heavenly figures dance among billowy soft clouds. The air rings with mysteriously beautiful music, while down on earth, the animals sense that something wonderful has occurred. And this Pony stops, turns her head into a gentle breeze, and pricks her delicate ears to better hear the joyful song of celebration. in Last Number at Retirement

Official Description: Pony Story: The Appaloosa has gotten into the holiday spirit. He's not waiting for his owner to bring out the Christmas decorations, he's taking matters into his own hooves. Donning Santa's hat, he's going to indeck the stalls in with strings of colorful lights, festive wreaths and gifts for all his Pony friends. Writes the artist, inInspired by the excitement surrounding the holiday season and my love for all things whimsical and fun, this Pony reminds me of my first horse, an Appaloosa, who had a very mischievous side to him and loved to have fun. in Last Number at Retirement 1E/7,444

Official Description: Pony Story: Laurie Cook’s own words in explaining the inspiration for her design: inI wanted to portray the quiet moments after the birth of Jesus, when only Mary and Joseph were there to breathe in His wonder. Like many parents, they probably gazed in admiration at their baby’s perfect fingers and toes. I’m sure they had no idea that soon there would be kings arriving, bearing gifts.... On the reverse side of the Pony, I wanted the three kings to be slowly making their way across the landscape, following a brilliant star in the sky. Did they travel in awed silence? Did they call excitedly to one another about what this momentous occasion would bring to the world? We can only wonder. in Last Number at Retirement

Official Description: Pony Story: Laurie Cook’s own words in explaining the inspiration for her design: inI wanted to portray the quiet moments after the birth of Jesus, when only Mary and Joseph were there to breathe in His wonder. Like many parents, they probably gazed in admiration at their baby’s perfect fingers and toes. I’m sure they had no idea that soon there would be kings arriving, bearing gifts.... On the reverse side of the Pony, I wanted the three kings to be slowly making their way across the landscape, following a brilliant star in the sky. Did they travel in awed silence? Did they call excitedly to one another about what this momentous occasion would bring to the world? We can only wonder. in Last Number at Retirement

Official Description: Pony Story: It's early Christmas Morning and snowflakes have begun to fall, Santa has delivered his presents, four bears, one short, and one tall. While the family is still asleep and dreaming of the morn to come, The four li'l bears spring to life, and take the ponies for a run. The smallest climbs up on the gray and rocks him round the tree, While his furry friends cheer inGiddy up, in spurring him on with glee. The tallest bear takes his scarf from his neck, then swings it like a rope, And catches the pony with all the spots, and rides him into a lope. All the bears have lots of fun, but the time is finally near, To put ponies away for another day, cuz Beary Merry Christmas is here! Last Number at Retirement 1/3994

Official Description: Pony Story: This whimsical Painted Pony's name is ELF, and he is Santa's secret helper. His job is to keep an eye on all the girls and boys, checking if they have been naughty or nice, and putting them on Santa's list. There are times when ELF tends to be mischievous, however, sneaking away from his duties to run and play with the reindeer at the North Pole. Santa has put jingle bells on his outfit so he can keep track of his little ELF Pony.

Last Number at Retirement 1E/4,618

Official Description: Pony Story: This whimsical Painted Pony's name is ELF, and he is Santa's secret helper. His job is to keep an eye on all the girls and boys, checking if they have been naughty or nice, and putting them on Santa's list. There are times when ELF tends to be mischievous, however, sneaking away from his duties to run and play with the reindeer at the North Pole. Santa has put jingle bells on his outfit so he can keep track of his little ELF Pony.

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Official Description: Pony Story: A culturally diverse and worldly fellow, Santa has many interpretations and different names: Father Christmas in England, Kriss Kringle in Germany, Pere Noel in France, Saint Nicholas in the Netherlands. But almost universally he is a plump and jollyfigure who dresses in red, carries a bulging sack on his back, and brings gifts to good children. Destined to become a classic, “Big Red” is a lavish and loving example of how the symbol of Christmas is no longer just a decoratedChristmas tree, but is now all about artistic expression.

Last Number at Retirement 2E/5009

Official Description: Pony Story: Far away in a cottage near the North Pole, a grandfather elf puts the finishing touches on a candy coated treat that a child will dream of on the night before Christmas. Limited Edition of 5,000.

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Official Description: Pony Story: Far away in a cottage near the North Pole, a grandfather elf puts the finishing touches on a candy coated treat that a child will dream of on the night before Christmas. Limited Edition of 5,000.

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Official Description: Pony Story: Everyone knows that the red cardinal is a popular symbol of Christmas. This bright red bird symbolizes the beauty and warmth of the holiday season as it brings a bit of cheer to gray winter days. But did you know that the bird's name, cardinal, is actually derived from the royal red vestments worn by Catholic cardinals? And that its scarlet plumage also represents the blood of Christ, shed for the redemption of mankind in the Christian religion.

Last Number at Retirement 1E/4,248

Official Description: Pony Story: Everyone knows that the red cardinal is a popular symbol of Christmas. This bright red bird symbolizes the beauty and warmth of the holiday season as it brings a bit of cheer to gray winter days. But did you know that the bird's name, cardinal, is actually derived from the royal red vestments worn by Catholic cardinals? And that its scarlet plumage also represents the blood of Christ, shed for the redemption of mankind in the Christian religion.

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Official Description: Pony Story: There is something truly magical about the combination of Christmas and a carousel horse. The fun and excitement, the music, decorations and traditions that make the Christmas holidays such an extraordinary time of year, are in some ways reminiscent of that first thrilling experience astride a richly carved and bejeweled carousel horse, going round and round in a circular parade of flying manes, bright lights, and dizzying action, all to the rollicking music of an organ. With its classic holiday colors of red, green and gold, and peppermint candies and gifts under the tree, Christmas Carousel takes us back and makes us feel like children again.

Last Number at Retirement 1/5250