The Ideal Series pays tribute to the stunning artwork of renowned equine artist Orren Mixer (1920-2008) and his most popular subjects – horses! Each hand-painted piece in this series draws inspiration from one of Mixer’s famed “ideal” horse breed paintings.
Born in 1920 in Oklahoma, Orren Mixer is best known for his exquisite artwork depicting Western scenes, livestock, and horses. After working as a graphic artist and serving in the Navy, Mixer returned to Oklahoma to establish his art studio. He rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s, with his artwork gracing the covers of well-known magazines such as Western Horseman. Over his career, seven horse breed associations commissioned him to paint their breed’s ideal. These images are still widely used today, cementing Mixer’s place as one of history’s preeminent equine artists.
Formed in 1954, the Pony of the Americas Club, Inc. (POAC) was created by breed founder Les Boomhower to promote a “using type” pony for youth. His vision of a versatile, intelligent, and beautifully-patterned child-sized mount has grown into a registry of over 50,000! Ranging in height from 46 to 56 inches, POAs have a balanced appearance and Appaloosa coloring. While their Appaloosa lineage is evident, Arabian, Welsh, Native American pony, and Quarter Horse bloodlines also contributed to giving the POA its distinctive look of a refined “little horse.”
When the POAC and Orren Mixer collaborated, the result was a stunning painting showcasing the breed’s beauty and versatility. Featuring two colorful stallions in a pastoral countryside, the painting's bottom portion highlights several disciplines in which the POA excels: lead line, barrel racing, Native American regalia, jumping, and Western riding. Completed in 1996, this masterpiece hangs in the boardroom of the POAC’s Indianapolis headquarters.
Traditional | 1:9 scale | Ages 8+
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