In 2003 Rodney Barker started The Trail of Painted Ponies, a giftware company that produced one of the all-time best-selling horse collectibles in America, along with several popular art and gift books. Since its inception, over 3 million Painted Ponies figurines have been sold. A nationally acclaimed non-fiction author, Mr. Barker’s books have appeared on best-seller lists, have been optioned for film, and have been translated into foreign languages. His media appearances include Good Morning America, Dateline NBC, CNN, and the Charlie Rose Show.
