Crusader Tankard Winter 2023 with an icicle studded wreath

with an icicle studded wreath of holly upon his head

“Tailgate Christmas” Pony is excited to join The Trail of Painted Ponies Holiday Herd

Today they are valued as works of art that are reminders of our heritage… and prized as unique

No two snowflake are alike

distinctive

Crusader Tankard Winter 2023 with an icicle studded wreathThe original Medieval War Horse breed is now extinct, but from written accounts we know it was a magnificently powerful creature. Big and strong enough to carry an armored knight into battle as well as its own protective plate amour made of leather and steel, yet sensitive and agile, and trained to be responsive to leg pressure rather than reins, as a knight needed his hands to wield weapons and hold his shield. Trained also to literally fight