Painted Ponies Art Walk & auction

painted Ponies art Walk & Auction

Paint the Town with the Annual Painted Ponies Art Walk and Auction!

Celebrate the artistry, creativity, and community spirit of Southern Pines with the Carolina Horse Park’s Painted Ponies Art Walk & Auction! Starting February 1, 2025 through April 1, 2025, 16 life-sized Painted Ponies will grace Broad Street, each uniquely designed by local artists and sponsored by area businesses and residents. This free, family-friendly art walk is the perfect way to explore Southern Pines while supporting a great cause.

View this year’s ponies at the bottom of the page!

When & Where to See the Ponies

A community affair in downtown southern pines

The Painted Ponies will be on display along Broad Street from February 1 through April 1, 2025. Complimentary maps are available at the Southern Pines Visitors Center in the Train Station to guide your walk. Snap a photo with your favorite pony and share it with the hashtag #CHPPaintedPonies—your photos may even be featured on our social media!

the auction: April 5, 2025

a live, online auction with a great cause

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 5, 2025 for the LIVE Online Auction! This thrilling event is the pinnacle of the Painted Ponies season, with all 16 ponies finding new homes through spirited bidding wars. In 2024, the auction raised over $100,000 for the Carolina Horse Park Foundation, with ponies selling for anywhere between $3,000 and $10,000. Proceeds directly support the Park’s mission to preserve open space, provide exceptional facilities, and host equestrian and community events.

why it matters

let’s paint the town and leave a legacy

The Painted Ponies Auction is one of the top fundraisers for the Carolina Horse Park, a 501(c)(3) charitable Nonprofit Organization. Funds raised help keep the Park in prime condition, ensuring the safety of horses and riders, and maintaining open spaces for equestrian and recreational activities—all free and open to the public.

View this years painted Ponies

artistry, creativity, and community spirit

Aura

Artist: Melissa Tatge

Sponsors

Audrey Wiggins Real Estate

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

Lifestyle Property Partners

Opulence & DUXIANA of Southern Pines

Sunrise

Artists: martha dodd & Natasha Russell

Sponsors

Pippa and Jim Bird

Vanishing Wildlife

Artist: Whitney Kurlan

Sponsors

Mary and Brian Phillips

True North

Artist: Yvette Sparks

Sponsors

Mabus Farm and General Contracting

Dogs & Dogwoods

Artist: susan DiFelice

Sponsors

Splash and Dash Groomer & Boutique

100 Years of American Dreams

Artist: Skylar Simmons

Sponsors

The Pilot Newspaper

Bibette au Jardin Folle

Artist: Nicole Sinay Torres, Creative Resilience Studio & Gallery

Sponsors

Carrollton Farm

A Horse of a different color

Artist: Vanessa Grebe Fine art

Sponsors

Glenda Kirby, The Amazing Grace Farm

Fall Equine-nox

Artist: Judy Fleming

Sponsors

Mike And Aimee Wilson

Bright Future

Artists: Carl Knutson Jr. and The Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills

Sponsors

Carl Knutson Jr. and The Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills

Pink Sky Morning

Artist: Cassidy Oeltjen, Studio Trouvaille

Sponsors

Breezeway Sporthorse and Diagnostic Clinic

Field of Dreams

Artist: Darlene Ivey

Sponsors

Donna and Diana Verrilli

The Foundation Pony

Artist: Ashley Van Camp

Sponsors

Ashton’s Restaurant and Bar

Cabin Branch Tack Shop

Nature's Jewels

Artist: Christina Boucher Reynolds

Sponsors

WhitLauter Estate Jewelry

Buffy Lynn

Artist: Lorri Daele Perini

Sponsors

Lynn and Buck McGugan

Sapphire Farm

Trinket

Artist: Liz Apodaca - Custom Work Artist

Sponsors

Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Behind the scenes

a creative mind, long hours and beautiful results

It takes over two months for local artists to design and create these stunning sculptures, each paired with their sponsors to finalize a unique theme. The ponies are then clear-coated by Sandhills Community College’s Collision and Automotive Center to ensure their beauty shines in any weather. Each pony features a plaque with its name, artist, and sponsor, along with a QR code linking to additional details about the pony’s creators and supporters.

Whether you’re walking the walk or joining the excitement of the live auction, the Painted Ponies Art Walk & Auction is a cherished Southern Pines tradition. For more information about sponsorships, artists, or the auction, contact Maggie Cline, Director of Development.

Thank you to our sponsors