***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.
Jamie J. says
PONY UP!
Alas, I wish my pony was an artist…although he is particularly adept at “painting” mud/slobber/grass on any clean clothing I wear around him!
Chelsea says
Pony Up! That is TOO cute! Hah, I love it – and I love that they’ll send a CD of video of your art being made. Too cool!
As for awesome pets, our little dog Barley has got UPS. He’s got some Jack Russel in him, and loves to jump (from a standstill, no less!). One day I was munching on some chips, and as I was placing a chip in my mouth, it was snatched out of my hand mid-air! Yup, he never ceases to amaze us.
mary says
PONY UP!!!
Carrie says
Pony Up; my dog can dive to the bottom of the pool.
Andrea says
PONY UP!
Our puppy will push the elevator button for us when we go outside.
Amber says
“PONY UP”
I have heard of these artistic horses before! It is amazing what they can create. My dog is not talented really, but knows exactly what you say to her. I’m such an animal lover :)
Kim says
PONY UP! Our dogs, Eleanore and Rigby, walk around our house and backyard holding on to either end of a (now stuffingless) stuffed squirrel. They walk, jump, sit, etc. in tandem for hours! Perfectly precious and very smart, says their completely unbiased Mama!
Amanda Freeman says
I work for a non-profit organization that will PONY UP throughout 2010 and into 2011 to support another non-profit organization called MANE. They use horses as therapy for children and adults with emotional, physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. Check out their website at:
http://www.maneweb.org/about.htm
We would love to use this painting to raise funds to support MANE!
kELLY says
Pony up!!! haha! I was luckily enough to have a pony as a kid and she was an escape artist, always getting out of whatever fence we had her in.
Abigail says
Pony up! My cat actually plays fetch and walks on a leash. We think he’s part dog.
Melinda J says
PONY UP!
When I was a kid I loved the book Misty of Chincoteague. This reminded me that I need to look it up and read it again. It’s been a loooooooong time!
Amy M. says
Pony Up!
I like to think our Lab/Border Collie is the smartest there is. One day my neighbor rang the doorbell to inform us our pup had leaped over the 5 ft. fence we share to come visit them and their dogs. Luckily, we have very sweet neighbors who found if very sweet that she would make such an effort to visit them :)
Tracy says
Pony Up!
My cat plays catch…but my dog won’t!
gina says
PONY UP!
I laughed when I saw this. : )
My 85lb Chesapeake Bay Retreiver has turned around in a narrow space between stacks of wood which is 8″ wide. NOT KIDDING! I think it’s magic!
Ashley says
PONY UP!!
Our one year old English Bulldog Maisie is a pretty amazing little critter…she was born completely deaf, but that hasn’t held her back one bit. She knows 16 signs now (my favorite is high-five), and is such a wonderdog.
Cortney says
PONY UP! I’ve never seen an animal doing a trick that I didn’t love :)
Kathryn says
Pony Up! I love the internet video of that little pug that his howl sounds like he’s saying “Batman!” Not impressive, just hilarious. I also taught my dog how to do the “Sic ‘Em Bears” bear claw move from our college.
Amanda H says
PONY UP!
My dog has some pretty neat tricks-but i love any animal trick
Niki says
PONY UP
My little Westie can do anything I can think of teaching her!
Joe says
PONY UP!
My friend’s dog digs up his toys with his paws, and then reburies them somewhere else using nothing but the side of his face.
Dogs are wonderful.
Carrie says
“PONY UP”
My cats do amazing tricks all day every day. :)
Charlotte says
PONY UP!
katherine says
PONY UP!… i dont know if its the most amazing feat but i have pet rats and they all learn their names which is adorable as most other people just think of them as a nuisance.
Kara says
PONY UP!
We like to think our dachshund knows a few tricks but they probably aren’t notable enough to list here.
christen says
Pony up!
I don’t have a pet, but I love all animal tricks!!
Amanda says
Pony Up!
My dad’s best friend trained his dog to get beer out of the fridge. He knew the difference between soda and beer, and he left all of the other food alone.
Spring says
PONY UP!
We used to have a cat that would go on walks with us. But he was a lot like a teenager at the mall with his parents – always ten steps behind us and when we’d stop to see if he was still with us, he’d nonchalantly look around as if to say, “Not with these people. Nope.”
He was a cool cat. :)
Megan says
PONY UP
The best trick to date our 1 year old English Bulldog Ninja has done is to introduce us to all our neighbors…he’s a great conversation starter!
Jenny says
PONY UP!
I love chimps that do anything. They’re so smart! Here’s one doing karate:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXG4HrH1L-k&feature=related.
:)
Gina says
PONY UP
My pooch protected me from some vandals/would-be intruders last weekend. I can’t think of a better “trick” than that :)
lindsay says
PONY UP! our dog brings us the phone when it rings!! and she pulls our socks off if we ask her to too – so cute!
Jill says
Pony up!
The bird that lives on the porch across the street barks and meows. Those are his more entertaining talents – squawking loudly at 5am is not.
Jenny says
PONY UP! My cat is determined to crawl under a leather chair in the living room. After multiple attempts – she realized that she could not dig a hole through the hardwood floors. So she went on her back, threw her front paws above her head, and slipped through a 3″ clearance to get under the chair…where she proceeded to remove the fabric under the chair – so that she could get INSIDE the chair.
Jenny says
Pony up!
Our cat Patrick knows the trick of a door nob! Pretty amazing for a kitty cat
melissa says
Pony Up!!
My rottie used to say “ouuuuttt” when she wanted to go outside…no joke!!
Allie C. says
Pony Up!!!
My dog crawls into bed between my husband and I and lays on his back with his head on the pillow just like a person!
Jessica says
Pony Up!
My dog is great at giving high-fives!
Cynthia says
Pony Up!
My cat surprisingly can fetch. I love all animal tricks! They are so cute!
Wendy Burkhardt says
Pony Up!
My dog Gracie plays dead when you “shoot” her with your finger. She falls over and even groans as she’s “dying”. She’s our superstar!
Cherish says
PONY UP
Kathy says
PONY UP!!
I loved watching the cat clips on Funniest Video’s last night!!
Leslie Berckes says
PONY UP!
No specific tricks, although my cats do some pretty cool flips when I play with them. But I’m mostly excited that my husband and I just came back from Chincoteague and actually saw the ponies! What great timing!
Barbara says
PONY UP!
And W International giveaways!
stephanie says
pony up!
our friends’ cat named jake will get into purses, trash cans, etc and find receipts then bring them to you for you to crumple into a ball to play fetch. he’s a lot more like a puppy then most of the kitties i know!
Patricia Lynn says
PONY UP!
A man worked concession at the post office in our hometown – he was legally blind, had some close vision but nothing else. I was always awed by his seeing eye dog. This was a fantastic animal! She listened closely when someone ordered a can of soda and then went to the cooler and grabbed the correct flavor – every time. She would bring it to her owner who would wipe the can down before handing it to the customer.
Lauren says
PONY UP
My dog Dexter sits up on his haunches like a prarie dog when he is commanded to “prarie dog”
Samantha says
PONY UP!
Nothing spectacular but our Maine Coon will jump on your lap if you say “UP!” while pating your leg. It’s cute :)
Erin says
PONY UP! When we were little my sister and I named our dog “Ruff-Ruff” so she could say her own name!
Denise says
PONY UP!
Our Great Pyrenees likes to paw paint our front porch with mud :(
Alyssa says
No pets yet but can’t wait to get our first!