***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***
This week we’re giving away a totally customized painting from a special group of artists. Wanna meet ’em? Allow us to introduce Blitz, Minnow, and Boomer: the artists in residence at Painting Pony. Yes, I said artists.
If the paintbrushes in their mouths weren’t proof enough that these Chincoteague Ponies know their way around a canvas (I know, I was a bit skeptical at first too), just check out the colorful artwork they create with the help of their trainer Kyley DiLuigi.
Not only do they create one-of-a-kind pieces (with a unique backstory, no less) they also let you add some input about the painting before it’s made, so it’s sure to complement your home. You get to pick the background color and up to four paint colors to be used AND you get to choose which four-legged artist creates it. Kyley also throws in a CD with photos and/or video of it being whipped up.
If you wanna see these artsy horses in action there’s a video of the painting process (as well as other tricks) on the Painting Pony website. Oh, and be sure to check out their rockstar Dachshund sidekick Ammo. Burger so wants to meet him someday.
Now on to the details for the prize (and stay tuned for another special offer on Thursday):
- PRIZE: A custom 16″ x 20″ canvas by Painting Pony as described in this Etsy listing.
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “PONY UP” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: …since this week’s prize is all about ponies with amazing tricks up their sleeves, why not tell us about another animal trickster you’ve been wowed by (whether its a skateboarding dog you spotted on YouTube or maybe even some amazing feat your own pet pulled off).
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, September 15th at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: Anywhere in the world!
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck…
See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from Painting Pony.
Haley says
PONY UP! The bears, Joy and Lady, at Baylor University can stand on their back two legs and do “sic’em bears!” with their paws!
Rebecca says
PONY UP! My bulldog has mastered the art of rolling over, and is so impressed with himself that I sometimes walk in on him rolling over for himself.
Noelle says
PONY UP!
I was amazed when my husband taught our precocious siamese tabby how to play fetch. Later on, this same cat also learned how to open both the kitchen cabinets AND drawers, by hooking his paws on the top and walking backwards. For this reason, we’ll probably be investing in some baby locks pretty soon.
Ashlee says
Pony Up!
My little Azul (blue chihuahua)can do all sorts of cute tricks!
Thanks for the Giveaway!
Kate says
PONY UP! These are so cool!
My dog Swayze is the Houdini of the animal kingdom. He can not be contained. He is only 12 pounds and less than 12″ tall yet he can: unzip his traveling crate from the inside, jump over two baby gates stacked on top of each other, AND push open doors that are held closed by a chair that *I* have trouble moving. He needs his own TV show on Animal Planet.
Meg says
Pony up!
My dog is no artist but she is pretty darn cute and all the pictures we have taken of her has made some made some great decor!
Elaine says
PONY UP!
Julie says
PONY UP
I love Assateague and the island’s famous ponies!
Chantel says
PONY UP!!!
I love this! Super cute!
crystal b says
PONY UP!
I have 2 large dogs that both have managed to unlock our baby gate, even now that it has extra reinforcements on it. They’ve managed to escape crates as well as chained link fences to swim in the neighbor’s pool.
Megan says
PONY UP!! My 11 month old lab raises her paw up to do “Sic ’em” from our college mascot..the Baylor Bears.
Tami says
Pony up!
There are chimps in WA state that do this too!
heather s. says
Pony Up! I love all animal tricks!
Becca says
PONY UP! We trained our dog so that when we way “cow,” he lays down on the cow rug in our living room and stays there until we tell him “okay!” It’s great for when we have guests over, or when we’re eating.
Courtney says
PONY UP!
Maru the cat is my favorite 4 legged youtube star.
Melissa says
PONY UP!
I wouldn’t necessarily say I was amazed by it, but I just finished watching that UK video about how they released 100 cats inside an IKEA! It was fun to watch. =)
Kim w says
Pony up!
My cat fetches like a dog and really loves to play fetch!
Jarrod says
PONY UP!
Dramatic squirrel, for sure. YouTube it.
Amy says
PONY UP!
My dog loves to climb our fence. It’s a 5 foot fence and he will get his front paws on the top and “Run” until he gets over. Then he sits on our front porch until we let him in!
Tara says
PONY UP!!
Lucy says
pony up!
and this post just had me cracking up thinking of “hamster on a piano”… if you haven’t youtubed it… don’t… it will get stuck in your head :) thanks for the chance to win!
Jess T. says
PONY UP!
I was forwarded a video from YouTube of a dog who could surf and did so with people with varying physical limitations. Brought a tear to my eye!
Jill says
PONY UP
My puppy, Noodles is an escape artist and has been able to get out of any crate, cage, baby gate situation we put her in, and has been able to do that since she was 4 months old! So, now she has the run of the apartment, much to her delight!
Jen says
PONY UP!
I used to volunteer for an organization with several amazing horses; it’s called Circle of Hope Therapeutic Riding in Maryland. Those horses are so patient, gentle, and kind–their ability to handle working with physically, mentally, and developmentally disabled riders amazed me!
Callie says
PONY UP!
My dog, Jake, catches flys out of the air. Like a frog. : )
He just sits there so calm and collected. Then grabs it right out of the air and into his mouth. Then he continues to sit there like nothing happened.
It’s kinda funny!
Jill M says
PONY UP!
My dogs loves to howl at sirens…a pretty funny sight to see!
Nicole says
PONY UP! I’m always impressed when cats walk along doortops.
Jenny says
PONY UP!!
My dog cannot perform any tricks, not even sit but she has mastered the art of high fiving (provided you hide a treat in your hand first).
Stephanie D says
Pony Up!
Man, I have never wanted to be your winner more than I do for this giveaway! Our (now 8 year old but still acts like like one) puppy will go bonkers if you ask him where the birds are. He’s a fruit! :)
I’m a horse lover and what little girl hasn’t been captivated by the chincoteague pony stories? Oy. :)
Jennifer T. says
“PONY UP”
Britta says
PONY UP!
Our cat, Samwise, will follow these commands: come, sit, and dance for treats.
Katie says
Pony Up!
I used to ride a horse in high school that could drink out of juice boxes! It was the coolest thing to see!
Emily Dawn says
Pony Up! I recently saw a thing saying that bulldogs can’t swim very well, so they put a little doggie life jacket on him. It was ridiculous, but also ridiculously cute…
KateW says
PONY UP, Y’ALL!
I am constantly amazed at how much my little pooch can get away with because she is so darned cute!
Tricia says
Pony Up! My uncle’s irish setter would balance a dog biscuit on her nose indefinitely until my uncle gave the ‘ok’. Then, she would toss the treat up in the air and catch it. Oh, the patience as she stared at the treat on her nose!
rachael s says
PONY UP! My cat is pretty good at begging. She sits right up on her little bum and begs whenever we eat dinner. Its the silliest thing i’v ever seen.
Jeff says
PONY UP!
The water skiing squirrel has always impressed me — probably because I envy his aquatic skills so much (I’ve never been able to stand up on water skis!)
wendy h says
PONY UP!
My dog can tell time. Breakfast, supper, and walk time almost to the minute. She’ll wake up from a solid sleep like the alarm just went off and come stand and stare at me…
sarah says
Pony up!
of course i have to pick my own dogs’ tricks! i just wish they knew some….
Struggler says
PONY UP!
What a wonderfully fun giveaway. I always knew horses were clever creatures.
One of my favorite animal pranks is in Water for Elephants, when the heroine sucks up all the circus lemonade and no-one can figure out how it happened.
Kate says
PONY UP!
i’m always amazed by that cute litte water-skiing squirrel!
jo says
PONY UP! How could you not want this?
The dog that dances the Merengue on YouTube – amazing! 3minutes! My husband and I both wanted to say it was someone in a costume, but judging by the feet and as my kids pointed out – the tail- it’s definitely a dog!
ashley says
pony up! our dog used to be able to sit completely upright and beg or greet visitors. because she was black and white, we called her the panda bear
Catherine says
PONY UP! My dog has taught her humans to play a new version of fetch. She has a favorite chair she likes to nudge her ball under so she can no longer reach it. Then, she makes weird noises until my husband or I get up to grab it and toss it away from the chair.. she catches it, and 20 seconds later, the cycle continues.
Rob says
PONY UP!
My weimaraner, Coltrane, was a master spider-hunter. We could say “spider!” and he’d frantically roam the room with his head pointed to the ceiling searching for that spider and if he made the rounds without finding it, his eyes would go to the middle of the wall. Once around again with no spider sighting, he’d drop his eyes to the floor. So, we employed his innate hunting and quartering skills in a more domestic way than his forefathers.
Laura says
PONY UP! How cool is this? Makes me want to try and teach my own horse how to paint! ..although that just may end up in paint everywhere BUT a canvas! Horses can be great tricksters! We had one around the farm when I was younger who could do anything with his crazy lips! I’ll never forget hearing about how he let himself out one night and the proceeded to only let out his 2 buddies leaving everyone else in. This horse and his 2 buddies were then found in the feed room muching their little hearts out. Priceless!
Liz says
PONY UP…
I love that when we open the cupboard door my puppy can lift the lid of the dog cookie jar with her mose and help herself to a treat. Not too complicated but sooo cute.
Kristi says
PONY UP!!!!
My favorite animal trick is actually my own dog! He came to live with us at 6 weeks old, he was so smart, that by 7 weeks-he knew ‘sit’, ‘down’, ‘touch’, ‘paw’ and ‘stand’. Can you image a cute little, wrinkly, squishy puppy doing all those trick?! Too bad they grow up-he’s still wrinkly and squishy, but now 60lbs!
Sam F says
PONY UP. I once received an email with pictures of a dog with no front legs. But the dog had learned to walk almost upright, like a human, with his two hind legs. (I don’t know if it was real or just photo-shopped though…)
Katie @ Katie Beth Interiors says
Pony Up!!
Our cat Xander likes to lay on my husbands stomach when we are watching tv. My husband likes to blow on his face sometimes and Xander has learned that he can put his paw over his mouth when he does it so no air comes out. It is pretty hilarious, now b/c he does in everytime!