***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.
Jane says
pony up!!!!
Shanna says
PONY UP!
Sarah says
These paintings are so awesome, I may have to PONY UP if I don’t win and buy one anyway!
joanna says
pony up!!
Anna says
PONY UP!
My cat once caught a fly between his paws, then slammed them down onto the carpet to kill said fly. Once the fly was dead he was no longer interested…
Christen says
PONY UP!
My Great Pyrenees pulled a full 180 from a seated position to know a black bird off the top of our fence. I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen it myself!
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Ashley says
PONY UP!!
My cat kept a lizard alive in her mouth for hours.
Eppu says
PONY UP!
Kathie says
PONY UP!
What a special one-of-a-kind piece! Please enter my name.
Amber says
PONY UP!
I’ve been amazed by Koko the gorilla since I was a kid.
Kathryn says
PONY UP!
My husband and I taught our pug how to high-five. After he tapped his paw to our hand, he’d get a snack. We did this over and over and over until he got the trick. Then the next morning I woke up to the feeling of something tapping my hand. Tap… Tap… Tap… He was trying to high-five me for breakfast!
Cassidy M. says
Pony Up! I would say these ponies are a pretty amazing animal trick, although once I watched a pig put a mini-basketball into a mini hoop with it’s snout. I thought that was pretty great!
celie says
PONY UP! Our little Boston Terrier/Maltese, Bean, is the trickiest trickster I know. For example: he’s currently pretending to chew on his squirrel friend, but as soon as I turn away, he’s eating the carpet. FAKE OUT. He also does back flips, dances on his back legs, jumps four feet in the air in the name of tennis balls, and rides on the backs of larger dogs. Yeah. What. Up. Now.
Ali Brewer says
PONY UP
my cute pup can give you a High Five- its so cute!
Melissa says
pony up.
I love the “ninja cat” on youtube. He sneaks up on the camera… it’s cute.
Erin says
PONY UP – My cat is has a great balancing act. His most impressive trick is jumping up on and walking across shower curtain rods!
Suzy says
Pony up!! My dog, Napoleon, can melt anybody’s heart with his adorable frenchie face.
Jorja says
PONY UP!
I know this is not all that amazing, but I taught my cat how to lay down and how to shake his paw. He’s the only cat I’ve ever seen do that!
Faith says
Pony Up!
My cat comes to me when I whistle.
JessG says
PONY UP!
Hmm, we did teach our dog to hold a bone on her nose, and then when we give the signal, she will flip it up and catch it in her mouth. Knowing how she loves bones, just seeing her hold it on her nose (drooling of course) is impressive to me!
Christy says
PONY UP!!
My cat leaps from the floor to the top of my kitchen cabinets in a single bound. It’s not that amazing except she is a petite cat and it sort of catches you off guard when you see it :)
Jennifer says
PONY UP!
Emily says
PONY UP!
my corgi can catch a treat after keeping it balanced on his nose.
Laura says
PONY UP, UP, UP!!!
Quite the talented littlest ponies. I would love to have to one of their artpieces in my house, in good ol’ ontario, canada.
Our dog, Odie, boson terrier/french bulldog, is not exactly the best trained dog, but he has managed to be able to do quite a few convential tricks, maybe not the most outrageous of tricks, “give me ten”, he sits, and raises both paws and paws you ten! Or say a “pray”, both paws cross over, in sign of prayer, and rollover. Even though they might not be the most outrageous, he’s still our lovable baby, and it’s soo cute and enjoyable for us to see him do these little bits, for us.
Dawn Fritz says
I’ll “Pony Up” with an amazing animal feat. I can’t forget the story of Oscar, a nursing home feline who had the uncanny ability to predict the impending death of nursing home residents. He would curl up with someone in their final hours, offering comfort and warmth. Read the story here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19959718/
jessjdycus says
Pony UP!!!!
My friends poodle mix does the ‘Meercat’. He will only do it though, if he is standing in your lap, so you have to call him over, give the command, and he sits up tall on his hind legs and his front paws dangle. It is so terribly cute, especially since he isn’t much bigger than a meercat anyway!
Aimee says
PONY UP!
My black lab, Cali Girl, will do a “figure 8” going through and around my straddled legs — for a treat, of course!
BOBBI says
“Pony Up!!”
My cat jumps from the back of the couch to my husband about 8 feet away. He also reaches up with his front two legs up when he wants to be held!
Erin S. says
PONY UP!
I saw a video of a dog that could get a beer out of the fridge for it’s owner. I so want to teach my dog how to do that!
Noelle says
Pony Up!
Taylor says
pony UP!
Danielle says
Pony Up! My little girl reminds me a lot of the young lady who trains these ponies. She has such a natural love for horses. What a treasure one of these paintings would be! Where my daughter rides, there is a goat that can meow! I know. He really should be touring!
Jackie says
Pony Up!
I was shown this recent video on YouTube of a dog dancing the merengue with her owner. Not only did she look incredibly happy, it was undoubtedly a raised bar for my own dog’s training.
liz says
PONY UP! we have tough our jack russell terrior Scarlet to ring a bell (that hanges from a doorknob) when she needs to go outside, is that trickster enough?
Jon says
PONY UP!!
Amanda Ray says
PONY UP!
Amanda says
PONY UP!!!
Susan says
PONY UP
I have a pet turtle (red-ear slider) that loves to float on his back!
Anna J. says
Pony Up!
You must look up videos of Skidboot. This amazing dog that was trained to do unbelievable things.
Jillian says
PONY UP! Our Australian Shepherd Simone just learned to roll over! :)
Kate (and Ben) says
PONY UP!
Our friend taught her furry lil pup to high five, and that is about the cutest thing I’ve ever seen!!
-K
Kaleena B says
PONY UP… it always amazes me how my english bulldog sits like a human… actually he is pretty human in just about everything he does ;)
Dusa says
Pony up! No really amazing pet tricks here: just kittehs that like to fetch paper balls, burrow under sheets, and recon yarn balls from my stash to pretend they are prey. But I’ve always loved the Ponies of Chincoteague (yep, I read all the books!)
Kaitlin says
PONY UP!
This is so neat! I’m a huge fan of chincoteague ponies- had never heard about this before though!
Natalia says
Pony up!
Megan C says
PONY UP! I love the elephants that paint pictures as well. I saw it on You Tube, and I just think it’s neat.
Rhonda D says
Pony Up. My little poodle, Zach, amazes me with little trick everyday. He’s great at giving me a look that will get him anything he wants.
Kyle C says
pony up…I had a buddy in college that trained his dog to open the refrigerator and bring him a mountain dew. That was one awesome dog
Vann D says
Pony Up. I like that talking horse, Mr. Ed.
Kim Mannis says
PONY UP!