***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.
Kate says
PONY UP! I keep seeing the youtube video of the dog dancing merengue with the owner … craziest thing I’ve ever seen!!!
Joanna says
PONY UP!
This just cracks me up and I have absolutely nothing to add …
Theresa says
Pony Up!
I’m just amazed by how much my cat can sleep! I think it must be some sort of record. :)
Emily says
PONY UP!
I had a sugar glider in college that would assemble her own house back together if the roof top fell off…. she was also fully potty trained and would glide across the room when I came in the door
Meredith Clay says
PONY UP!
I LOVE these paintings! I used to ride and show horses all throughout middle/high school and some college!! I just love being around horses and this painting would go great in my house! :)
Priscilla says
PONY UP! My grandma once had a little dog that could walk on its front legs (handstand) while wearing little vinyl snow boots. He hated those boots and was simply trying to kick them off.
lauren says
pony up!
both my cats play fetch – fun!
Jane @ The Borrowed Abode says
PONY UP!
As soon as I found my dogs I trained them to stand on step-stools to look out the windows of my home, since I rented and didn’t want them to mess up the windowsills.
Also, my real seasoned “street” dog is quite talented with even the toughest tupperware. She can carefully remove the lid without harming it, and then carry the open container to her favorite spot in the house without spilling.
(Note: we do NOT encourage this habit!)
Nicole says
PONY UP!
My awesome doggie I used to have had all kinds of cool tricks. She would dance on her hind legs, play dead when I’d pretend to shoot her, spin, shake paws, and so on and so forth. She was the best dog ever!
lauren says
PONY UP!
My dog plays fetch with himself. No joke.
Laura says
PONY UP! Our new puppy loves ice cubes and will immediately sit and look cute when he hears the ice machine, no matter where he is in the house!
Cheree says
Pony Up!!
My dog is pretty amazing. He is a mix between a dauchsand/maltese “doxie”. Anyway, I was able to teach him all kinds of tricks in a matter of hours… he is so smart!
Asta says
Pony up!
Wow, those painting horses crack me up.
Ashley says
PONY UP!
Whatever itch my cousin’s dog Baby Girl can’t scratch with her paw she manages to get by back stroking across the floor. It’s the weirdest thing I’ve ever seen. And when she gets to the end of the rug she turns around and proceeds to go the opposite direction as though she were in a 50 meter race.
Lauren says
PONY UP!
Well, this isnt really a trick, but I swear sometimes my dog acts like a complete human teenager (hes almost 14 in dog years) and completely ignores me…sideways “yeah right, mom” glance and all. Perhaps we will wait a few more years before having kids…
Georgia says
Pony up!
Amanda B. says
Pony Up! What a great conversation piece.
My dog, Hoover, is an English Bulldog and a certified Psychiatric Therapy Dog. He made his first trip inside the cabin of an airplane last week when he moved with my husband and I to Madrid, Spain for my husband to attend and International MBA program. He definitely helped my husband to deal with his anxiety during the flight.
Jennifer H. says
Pony Up!!
Michelle says
PONY UP!!!
My sister in law’s dog could turn a light switch off and on, that was pretty impressive!
Bekah says
PONY UP! We recently got a new dog, Cooper, so that our feisty little terrier Cosmo wasn’t home alone all day. Cosmo and I like to play a little game where I chase him around and pretend to eat his ears. Sure enough – Cosmo now chases Cooper and goes straight for the ears! I just LOVE my two crazy monsters.
Sally says
PONY UP!
This is my favorite animal video of all time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epUk3T2Kfno
Kayla South says
Pony Up!! Our dog Stoli, she is the Houdini of the dog world. One minute she is in her kennel, the next she is out!
Barb says
PONY UP!! This is the best idea ever!! If only my beagle could paint!
suzanne says
pony up! my dog buries a mouthfull of food everyday in her blanket… and snacks on it when the family sits down to watch tv…
Nicole G says
Pony up! My dog Lady crawls on command, but since she’s an Army brat, we taught her to do it when we say, “Special Forces!” All our friends think it’s hilarious.
Melinda says
While I love my Border Collie and she’s pretty amazing, I’d have to say the most amazing dog I’ve ever seen was Skidboot, a blue heeler from Texas (youtube “Skidboot the Dog”). Sadly, he passed away a few years ago, but it was amazing to watch the partnership he had with his owner. http://www.skidboot.com/
Courtney McIlwain says
Pony Up
Melinda says
And I meant to say PONY UP! (It’s a Monday)
Jennifer says
PONY UP!!
We live near an equestrian center and visit the horses in the morning when they are most curious. Our Boston Terrier loves to come along and is just dying to get under the fence and run with the “big doggies” Little does he know they might use him for kickball!
Our cats tag team killing summer critters like geckos, locusts and crickets. The one that uses the doggie door brings them in and the other one plays with the kill until it’s dead – then eats it. YUCK! At least I don’t have to clean it up!!
Jenny says
PONY UP!
My cat Ollie likes to open doors. If you take a shower, you must be sure to lock the door or else you will step out of the shower butt naked and have 8 eyes on you.
Ollie opens the door and lets in my other cat and two dogs. Then they all crowd in the bathroom and stare. It’s freaky.
Anna says
PONY UP!
I saw a water-skiing squirrel on fox news once. Pretty amazing.
Kate Schultz says
PONY UP!
I was really impressed with my parakeet’s LACK of a talent when I was a kid – I heard that they could learn to talk if you repeated a word to the enough. A week and about 4 million “hello”s later, she was persistently still chirping!
Terri says
“PONY UP”
I had a sweet little dog growing up that when you meowed at her she would get all excited and eventually start meowing back. It was cute!!
Dharma says
PONY UP!
Hilarious! What a conversation piece!
Sarah says
PONY UP!
i like when cats play fetch :)
Andrea P says
PONY UP!
The youtube videos of potty-trained cats always crack me up!
Awesome giveaway…very unique!!
Miranda says
Pony up! My dogs are the most amazing! They can lounge around and sleep ALL day! :)
Denise says
PONY UP!! Elephants that paint flowers, so amazing!
Kristen says
Pony up! Our cat gives high fives. I think that is awesome.
Heather says
Pony up!
The dog I had growing up used to open those little coffee creamers with his mouth and then lick them clean.
Lindsey says
PONY UP!!
We use to have a dog that we taught to drag her butt on command…like on the commercials (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psP5G7aodj8 ).
marianne says
PONY UP!
My dog and horses are not all that talented but I am pretty proud of them anyway!
Jennie says
PONY UP
My mom’s English bulldog, Wilson, is amazing. If he picks something up in his mouth that he shouldn’t (like a pone cone or small object) all she has to say is, “Wilson, PUH” and he spits it right out!
Deanna says
PONY UP!! I saw a video last week of a parakeet playing dead when someone pointed a finger gun at it – it was pretty hilarious!
Andrew says
PONY UP
Naomi says
PONY UP!
My cat can get into closed cupboards and drawers and loves to surprise you when you open them. The smug look on her face when she scares the life out of you kills me every time.
Julia says
PONY UP!!
Misty of Chincoteague was one of my favorite books when I was little!
My little german shephard/chihuahua mix (yes–he has some serious little man issues) is a genius! He can pick up things so quickly. My husband just taught him to do “pounds” with his paw. He also turns the tv off. ANd plays dead like no other dog I have ever seen!
Aleece says
PONY UP!
My dog pulls my boyfriend on his skateboard
OMG-YHL says
PONY UP!
When my kitty was little, he turned on a lamp by turning the knob on the side with his teeth. I was shocked! Too bad he hasn’t done it again!
Tricia says
Pony Up!
My kitten Astro likes to tight rope walk across curtain rods…or cry until you come to get him down.