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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.
Alina says
PONY UP!!!
I recently taught our six year old lab mix, Libbie, how to roll over. Goes to show you can teach an old dog new tricks! :)
Heather H says
Pony Up!
My favorite trained animals are dolphins.
Carol says
PONY UP! The funniest “trick” our old dog Tex(100lb Rhodesian Ridgeback) ever did was once when we were eating take-out fried chicken. I cleared the table of the plates and chicken but left the container of coleslaw open on the table. I turned my back to go to the fridge, turned back around and Tex was ON – as in all 4 legs, standing on – the table with the coleslaw container stuck on his face! I guess he figured that even though it wasn’t actually chicken, at least the coleslaw had been CLOSE to the chicken!! It was hysterical!
chel says
PONY UP
Cheryl says
Pony up! Hmmm…my cat ‘waved’ once – sadly wasn’t intentional – she just had her paw stuck in her collar as part of her collar escape routine!
Chrissi says
PONY UP!
Vanessa L says
PONY UP!
I saw a YouTube video of an elephant painting a picture of an elephant holding a flower- it was the most amazing thing ever!
More personally, my dog Jager can turn round doorknobs with his paws and pull to open the door!
christie says
pony up!
my dog knew a bunch of words, so when i would say ‘i’m gonna shut the door,’ he would usually come inside (which worked well when he was doing the ‘i’m not coming back in why don’t you come out and chase me.’)
Tara says
PONY UP!!! Cavalia was the most amazing performance of ‘trick’ animals – such an magnificent show! I could watch those horses dance over and over again…
Corrie O says
PONY UP!
I have a weenie dog…and sadly, she knows no tricks. You could say I’m amazed by her inability to do anything I say! :)
Jenny @ Words On Wendhurst says
PONY UP! My childhood dog was a cocker spaniel who was too old to do tricks, but she used to try to catch flies, even though she was blind! It always cracked me up to see her snapping away at thin air.
Mindy says
Pony Up…It would have to a monkey one time a saw at a circus show…they are just amazing animals and so adorable
Christina says
PONY UP!
My cat has amazing swing…we used to play “baseball”. I’d pitch and she’d hit.
Hillary says
Pony up!
Personally, I’m a big fan of the sneezing panda video. Even though I guess that wouldn’t be categorized as particularly amazing, it definitely brings a smile to my face!
Kelly says
PONY UP! I must say my own pup surprises me everyday!
Holly says
Pony up! I’m always amazed at what my sister’s puppy has learned to do…
Richard says
PONY UP!
My Simon, who was 25 lbs, and quite the shorty beagle/basset mix, could pretty much reach the counter if there was a chicken involved!
Kelli says
PONY UP! My black lab can smell a dog treat from at LEAST 2 miles away. Wow!!!
Sandi says
PONY UP! Our bunny is the great escape artist…and super-fast.
Kelly says
PONY UP!!
Anna says
PONY UP!
Boo, our 2 year old black Lab can let herself out and in the house. She’ll use her nose to open the storm door off our kitchen (it doesn’t quite latch all the way) and when she wants in she’ll jump up and push down the lever on the front door and her weight will carry the door open (we’re working on teaching her how to close the door after letting herself in). It’s too funny because if either of our other two dogs are outside, they just follow her in!!!!!
Jenna says
PONY UP!
I once had a dog that learned how to climb a chain link fence when he was less than 6 months old…pretty impressive!
Jenna says
I once had a puppy that learned how to climb a chain link fence at just 6 months old.
Jenna says
Oops – forgot to say “pony up!”
Diana says
Pony up!
I am always amazed at how high my cat can jump or flip when chasing his toys
Michele says
PONY UP!! Guess it’s not a trick, but I love the video of the old elephant who is best friends with a dog. They are inseparable.
meg says
Pony UP!
Kimberly says
PONY UP! My neighbor taught her lab puppy to play dead when it hears, “Bang, bang!” My dogs never learned much past “Sit!” so it always impresses me
Elizabeth W says
PONY UP! There’s a pig at the farm where we go apple picking. The pig meanders through the orchard and picks low-lying apples off the trees and deposits them in peoples’ bags when they’re not looking. So cute!
Mary says
PoNy Up! What beautiful animals creating such beautiful art
Beth - BTW says
PONY UP!
Elle says
Pony Up! My pooch is a special little guy. He can’t skateboard or paint, but he does have one little trick up his sleeve, er, paw: He can sneeze on command. Yes, that’s true. Now, we’re still working on the “command” bit of it, because he actually does this only when we tell him to “Speak”. Usually, he’ll do just that, but when he is really excited about something and really wants what you have in your hand, he will sneeze. He’ll do this many times until you find him so adorable you cave in and give him his treat.
Jenny says
PONY UP!!
My brilliant dog has learned how to make poopy diapers disappear!! Aren’t you impressed? ;)
Jess says
Pony up! Our aussie Maddie waits buy the door each morning and goes outside to bring the newspaper in off the driveway :) The neighbors seem pretty impressed!
Crystal says
Pony Up!
One of the elephants at our zoo paints amazing pictures. I’d never heard of horses doing it too, but they are way cool!
jessica says
PONY UP!!
Amanda says
PONY UP! There’s a surfing dog I saw recently on YouTube that was trained to assist handicapped people, but didn’t make it through training because he liked to chase birds too much. Now, he does fundraisers for different organizations.
My cat Sydney can open doors, too…just like Vanessa’s dog Jager (above). LOL!
Lara says
PONY UP! My best friend had a dog who would “play dead” when you pointed a finger ather and say “bang” – at that point she would stagger around for a minute and then lay down and roll on to her back with all feet sticking up.
Jackie says
PONY UP!
those horses definitely have some talent!
Alicia says
PONY UP!
My Staffordshire Bull Terrier can open doors! At first she was opening doors to let herself into bedrooms. Then she started letting herself into the garage while I would be gone to work. I had to lock the doors – but that was no deterrent. She still found a way to unlock them. I finally had to change the shape of the doorknobs and “baby” proof them!
Jamie says
PONY UP!!
I don’t have a trick animal story but my Godmother is such a horse woman and this is the perfect Christmas gift! I always have trouble finding something to get her- problem solved!
Katie says
I thought I would PONY UP and enter to win this unique prize :) My dachshund can’t paint but she can leap from the couach to the ottoman :P
Émilie says
PONY UP!
Sherri says
PONY UP!
I once seen a neighbors dogs skateboarding down our street! It was the funniest thing ever!!
Natalie says
PONY UP!
My Jack Russell Terrier Cain used to bring in firewood. He would run out and around the house to the wood pile, grab a piece of wood, run back around in the house, through to the wood stove and drop it in the pile, turn around and run back out and would keep going until you made him stop.
I LOVE these paintings. Just started horseback riding this spring and I may have gasped when I saw the horse thumbnails on my Blog Lovin’!
Sarah says
PONY UP!
During his more “spry” years, our cat Beasley surprised us with about a 6 foot vertical leap! I think he was chasing a bug :-)
Katelyn says
Pony Up!
Kristin says
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Rachel B. says
PONY UP
We taught our Pembroke Welsh Corgi to act as “Police Dog.” He keeps all the other animals in line. When they do something wrong, he’ll discipline them and put them back in their place. It’s hilarious!
Rachel says
PONY UP!
I acquired my cat through a vet’s office. She had been a clinic cat, but she figured out how to open the doors by jumping up and turning the handles. When she began randomly showing up in the operating room during other animals’ surgeries they knew they had to find a different home for her. She’s lived with us for the past 10 years …