Horsing Around Warrenton

Remember when a thin dime could buy an exhilarating 10-minute ride on a steed like Big Bronco? This Fayetteville purveyor, who calls his business Unique Antiques, does. In fact, he also recalls when he didn’t have a dime that climbing up in the saddle on the stationery horse was still darn thrilling. Brian brought this rare working memorabilia wonder back to Fayette County from Florida, where he acquired it in the estate sale of a prominent nationwide fast-food franchise entrepreneur. Ruterville’s Web Wilson and his wife, Jill, moved to Fayette County from Rhode Island several years ago to start a new chapter in their lifelong passion for sourcing and selling antiques. In Excess II, the couple specializes in antique (circa 1900) baths and kitchens, as well as striking pieces like this porcelain Lomonosov grazing foal from the USSR. Doing business as LooLoo Design, Web and Jill also accept cryptocurrency in addition to more traditional forms of payment. Walter Furpahs of Attic Turnovers can fulfill your desire to own an iconic cement horse’s head. You’ll find the iconic image outdoors at his shop that features more outdoor decorating treasures At Caliente Cowgirl, owned by Marilyn Steenwyk, her husband Tim shows a finely detailed mount. These proud owners of Fayette County property carry a fascinating mix of Mexican, western, ranch and Americana antiques, as well as Native American jewelry. At Robert’s Antiques, where there is an eclectic collection of antiques and collectibles to admire, Mike and Jodie offer a classic framed painting of a mare and foal. The couple lives in Michigan. Does an antique metal Mobo children’s riding horse from England pique your interest? The pony actually moves when the rider pushes down on the stirrups. It’s perched on the top of a tall display cabinet at Elizabeth Holle’s Funky Junky Antiques and Ironstone. The Industry, Texas, antique dealer will be glad to get it down for you if an equine enthusiast hasn’t ridden off into the sunset with it.