There is a sort of glitter-based paint on his hat, some of the manes, the birds, and the flowers at the bottom.  And you are wondering what this says?  Here is Google Translate’s answer:  “Youth go in spending, but meikäpoika loved ones will not give up!”  That really helps.  (Can you help?)  Mailed in 2012 with stamp, Priority, and almost full postmark.  Grade: 1