***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.
Brittany says
Living on a farm, I could comment about funny animal stories all. day. long.
My husband’s horse, Chief, is ticklish on his spine, it is one of the funniest things ever when you try to brush his hair.
My miniature pot belly piglet, Charlotte, tries to nurse my MALE yorkie, Elijah, ALL THE TIME… and he lets her! We think he thinks she is his baby.
My horse, Apache, likes to buck & show out in his pasture, problem is all the jumping causes him to pass gas – gross and hilarious!
Hillary Rotondo says
PONY UP!!!!
My tiny boston terrier Zoe does handstands while peeing!
Lisa says
PONY UP
when our pup runs her back legs jump in motion together – she looks like a kangaroo or rabbit
Bethany says
PONY UP!
Any time i see seals at an aquarium i’m always impressed with their ability to balance balls on their noses :)
Jackie says
Pony Up!
This horses are way more talented than my pooch but he’s pulled some crazy stunts – usually involving eating something he’s not supposed to (like 5lbs of peanuts, shoes, dvds, spines from books…the list goes on)
Stacy says
Totally cool! And definitely better paintings than I could ever do!
Tera says
PONY UP! My lab mix is pretty amazing in that when I ask him to do yoga with me, he stretches.
Lindsey says
PONY UP!
Chincoteague is truly our FAVORITE vacation spot. We go there several times a year so this would be so special.
Not sure about tricks, but my cat “Trix” can hack a pretty mean hairball. :)
Ali says
PONY UP!
I have always wanted a horse but I suppose a painting from one will have to do ;)
Maria says
Really?
Dani says
PONY UP
I love that dog dancing the Merengue on the Butterfinger site. Hard to believe, but it cracks our little family up every time we watch it.
shannon says
PONY UP!
Amy A. says
PONY UP! My parents’ friends had a dog that when you said Bang! Bang! to it, it would play dead. Kind of messed up, but kind of cool?
Tiffany Morrison says
PONY UP! Sweet. These painting are AWESOME. I wish I knew of some cool animal tricks. My dogs are all about showing me their eating, sleeping and passing gas skills. Our 18-month-old son stands in line with them for treats, that’s pretty funny.
Carol N. says
PONY UP!
My cat was able to train me to get up with him twice a night to pet him while he ate for over 18 years! I guess that is more that he trained me instead of me training him!
Lauren H. says
Pony Up!
My dogs and cats work together to get into trouble. Somehow the dogs recruit the cats to help them out with things like getting into the pantry and getting out a bag of dog treats, or getting on the kitchen counter and knocking down pieces of food. The dogs always get caught with the food, but I know it’s the cats that get it for them. I think the cats must be under the impression that the dogs will return the favor, but they never have.
EKW says
PONY UP!
My dog, Geno, has the longest tongue! It should be added as a world record!
Erika Peterson says
Awesome…my dog could probably eat that paint brush :).
Clare says
Pony Up!
the dog that salsa dances on youtube…hilarious!
Jessica @ Decor Adventures says
How fun! Both the pony paintings and Ammo :-)
The only interesting thing one of my pets did was eat noodles. What parrot eats noodles?
Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
P.S. PONY UP!
Carrie says
“PONY UP”
Keighley says
Pony Up!
I knew a dog once that thought every sprinkler in the yard was her baby. She would dig them up and then try to feed them from her teet. lol I just used the word teet. Anyways, it was cute and then really creepy.
Shelly says
Pony up!
Jarel says
PONY UP! My Australian Shepherd, Oscar, can play hide and go seek! We go hide and then tell him to “Find Mommy/Find Daddy” He will take off and look until he has found us.
caligurl says
PONY UP
one of my cat’s is a sock killer! she’s always SO proud of herself when she brings one down the hall and presents it to us (and he MEOWs quite loudly all the way down the hall!)
Rebecca Ellington says
PONY UP
I love watching elephants paint on canvas!
Kari says
PONY UP
My sister is a barrel racer and that always amazes me!
Love this freebie!!
Nancy says
PONY UP! I used to have a cat that would play hide-n-seek with me when I was a kid. I’d hide and she’d come find me and then she’d go hide. It was pretty funny.
emily says
PONY UP! I definitely am wowed by the dancing merengue dog that has been making his way around the web!
Sari says
PONY UP!
My favorite trick is performed by my rat terrier mix…she climbs trees! My friends were amazed at a picture I took of her perched up in the branches of one of our backyard trees.
Summer says
I am constantly amazed by seeing eye dogs. I read a story about a blind man who worked in the World Trade Center and was there on 9/11. Losing hope for himself after the attack, he ordered his Guide Dog to leave the building without him. However, his faithful dog would not leave the building without him and trudged through fire to reach him. The dog then pulled him by his clothes down thousands of stairs as well as the fire and smoke. They both made it out safe and sound.
Michelle Gabriele says
PONY UP! I saw a little pony doing dressage while a lady was long lining him and he moved better then any horse i have seen at that level. He does it so well he makes it look easy to do with our big horses.
Jen @ The Decor Scene says
PONY UP!!!
My Mom’s dog knows when it’s 5pm to eat diner. Don’t know if that is a trick or not, but it’s very funny. He will look at his bowl & then at my mom & then bark if she doesn’t get up to give him his food. It’s funny to watch actually. LOL!
Sarah says
Pony up!
I love the skateboarding bulldog!
Sally says
PONY UP! My scottish terrier (RIP…*sob*) used to chase after any airplanes flying over “his” backyard.
Jill says
PONY UP!!!
The funniest thing I have seen a dog do was definitely riding a skateboard! Plus he’s a bulldog which I love!
Summer says
Oops…forgot the PONY UP! in my above post.
Katie says
Pony UP!!!
I saw a video on youtube with a variety of dogs talking! Can you believe that?! Some would say “Hello” or “I want my momma” How precious!!
angie says
Pony up!
I happen to think this is the best giveaway yet! My boys would think this is so cool, and I would totally hang one of these with pride.
You could tell my German Shepard growing up “pow” and he would drop “dead”.
Joanna says
PONY UP!
abby says
PONY UP!
you’re probably familiar with these elephant artists (http://www.elephantart.com/catalog/splash.php) whose art raises money for asian elephant conservation.
a good friend of mine has had a tough year. from childhood up until she had to sell her horse a few years ago, she rode competitively. after selling her horse, she worked at a stable just to maintain contact with the animals and the sport. it is therapeutic for her. this year she faced several personal and academic obstacles and i’d love to give this painting as a gift to cheer her spirits.
Kelly V. says
PONY UP! Not as exciting as personal animal tricks, but the Today show did a series/contest on best animal tricks … there were some good ones, but I loved the dog that put the recycling in the correct bin!
The Monogrammed Mrs. says
PONY UP!
Mine would have to be the dog we adopted in the last 6 months who LOVES to shake. He shakes with either paw. He’s a large goofy boxer so he’s really funny. It was really nice that he already knew the trick when we got him!
Zhaleh says
PONY UP! I still can’t get over those otters holding hands on youtube.
Sarah W. says
PONY UP! My cat Milo does this kangaroo kick-thing lying on his back which my husband and I refer to as “circus peanut” (because his body is shaped like one of those orange circus peanut candies.)
AppleTree says
Pony up!
I just taught our puppy to give five. While not the most complex or creative, it is still darn cute.
Stacy says
Pony Up!
My friend trained his cat to use the toilet to go to the bathroom. It’s impressive to see in action!
Sara says
PONY UP!
My kitty, Star, loves to jump really high when she gets spooked, which is really often.
Leslie (lhaslem) says
PONY UP – Oh my, my daughter Kylie would die for one of these….she absolutely adores horses and this would just be too cool. As far as Amazing Pet tricks – we had a cat (he passed away a couple of years ago) who played fetch with little rubber balls…you’d throw it, he’d chase it, pick it up in his mouth, and bring it back to you…for hours!
Thanks for the chance to win!
jG says
Pony Up
Our rescued mini schnauzer is an amazing “gardener”… she eats our veggies!