Thunder Bird is feared and revered, for the blink of his eye brings rain, and the flap of his wings brings thunder. Brave warriors who ride under the shadow of the bird gain sacred spiritual powers.

The black Thunder Bird is depicted on both sides of this beautiful resin pony, silhouetted against a crimson sky. "A harbinger of rain and new life, the great bird was both feared and revered. The blink of its eye could cause bolts of lightning to flash; the flap of its wings could create thunder."

Red lightning bolts dance across the golden plains on this horse, together with small red horses and black stars. His legs and tail are wrapped in skies and stars, and a hand of healing and compassion rests on his flank. If you listen carefully, you can hear singing and the music of the Great Spirit."

The horse stands on a glossy black base, and has a background of golden daylight and midnight skies. Birds and other sacred symbols complete this "suite" in shades of yellow, orange and purple. Artist: Joel Nakamura, Sponsors: Advanced Hearing Clinic; R. Bateman; P. Epple; M. Epple-Nibbelink; M.F. McGinnes, G. Sadler Family

In Summer 2004 Trail of Painted Ponies introduced Thunderbird Suite. It was retired July 2006. The last Thunderbird Suite figurine made was #3E/564. That means 30,564 were made.