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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.
Megan Richard says
Pony Up!
I saw a dog jump rope with it’s owner on you tube.
Susan @ Sassafrassery says
PONY UP!!!!
My weenie dog does no tricks. When I was attempting to housebreak her, I would take her little paw and ring a bell I nailed by the door every time we went outside. I was hoping she would learn to ring the bell when she needed to “excuse herself”. It never caught on, so she essentially “trained” me into knowing when she needs to go.
calliope says
PONY UP!
My canary is taking baths standing on only the one leg (?)
kate says
PONY UP! Our dog knows only one trick: high five. When we ask him to give high five and hold up our hand, he jumps up and smacks his paw against it. Mind you, he doesn’t know how to do anything else. Not sit, not stay, not lie down, shake, come, go…nothing. The only thing that would ever stick is “high five”. We love him anyway :)
Tracy says
PONY UP! my grandmothers dog a boxer could say “mom”. It was the coolest thing!
Blake says
PONY UP!
caroline says
PONY UP!
my favorite animal trick is done by my friends dog. she gets the dog to sit, and she turns her back to him. she wheels around and points her finger at him like it’s a gun and he falls over into a pile on the floor. it never gets old.
Christina says
PONY UP…I think the most amazing thing is that my dog has trained us to use reverse psychology to get him to do things. We open the back door and call him and he won’t come. He only comes after you shut the door!
Sian says
PONY UP. I guess when you are wearing 4 horse-shoes, lady luck is on your side and nothing is impossible! How many sugar cubes would I give for one of these…! My cat, Moses, has a knack for getting his kitty paw prints down in paint when ever a paint tin is open, I should whip out a canvas next time for him!
Sherri says
PONY UP! I was amazed by a dog I recently read about in National Geographic. She knew 340 words (would fetch a plethora of toys based on words) and counting! That’s impressive.
Sarah Belknap says
PONY UP! I’d have to say that while other people may be wowed by trained animals and spectacular live shows, I’m mostly amazed by my own dog, Reese. My favorite story to tell is about the time that Reese managed to pull a twice-baked potato straight out of the pan, right after it came out of the 400 degree oven. I’d no sooner taken the pan out of the oven to cool and walked around the corner, when I heard a noise in the kitchen. Sure enough, as I ran back around the corner, there was one single potato missing. He’d put his paws on the counter, grabbed the edge of the potato skin with his teeth and pulled it out–clean. There wasn’t a single bit of potato or corn ANYWHERE. Add to that the fact that he’d swallowed it at about 400 degrees, without getting sick or hurting himself. It was amazing.
Tracy says
PONY UP!
When my dog had surgery on her leg she developed a method using her head cone(which she had on because of the surgery) to break out of her crate-she is the MacGyver of dogs!
Caroline says
PONY UP!
I saw a cat that knew how to flush the toilet!
Amanda Hegarty says
PONY UP!
The most amazing animal tricks I have seen was the “talent show” by the seals at Sea World.
jennifer says
Pony up. I love watching dolphins and the tricks they can pull.
Leah says
Pony up!
Allie says
PONY UP! I love the paintings done by the penguins at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUJNK-FR3Rk
Lisa Smith says
Pony Up!
When I was little I was able to teach my dog to climb and then slide down the slide at my elementary school. She loved it.
Melinda says
Pony up :)
My favorite animal trick is my very own dog who fetches the newspaper every day!
Lindsey says
Pony up! My dog Maggie would dance around for a treat. so cute!
Hilary says
Pony UP!
My Saint Bernard Lucy can be amazingly quiet and ninja-like when she wants to be. Never guessed a 130-pound (and growing) pup could be sneaky!
Laurab @ foodsnobstl says
Pony up!!!! My min pin can clear a baby gate. I didn’t teach him that trick, but it is pretty amazing to see as little dog jump like that.
Ashley says
PONY UP!
This is way too neat. I wish I could teach my dog to do this. :)
Kate says
Pony Up! So, it’s not really a trick but my cat likes to wriggle herself into empty 12 pack soda boxes. It’s pretty hilarious to watch her maneuver herself in butt first especially because she’s not exactly tiny. As good as she is getting in, she isn’t so great at getting herself out and we usually have to rescue her.
Di says
PONY UP!! I always thought cats couldn’t be trained till my cat started to fetch a Q-tip. Funniest thing ever.
Clarissa says
PONY UP!! My dogs are continuous sources of amazement for me. They are incredibly smart and intuitive. One can open doors and the other can say “mama”.
the cape on the corner says
“pony up”
this would be the best thing ever. like actual ever. i really, really want to win this.
you know, i’m not sure it’s an actual trick, but my cat has the ability to sleep anywhere. i have a picture of her on her back, all 4 legs up in the air, under a chair in our sunroom along with shoes and jammed up against pieces of yet to be installed moulding.
Alissa says
Pony Up!!
Carmel says
As a resident of the horse capitol of the world, Lexington, KY, I’m hollerin’ PONY UP!!!!! My lab mix pound puppy, Prince, can stand on his hind legs and jump up to catch popcorn in his mouth! Does that count as a trick?
kasia says
PONY UP!!!!!! I ride horses and think they are beautiful creatures! This reminds me of those elephants that paint in India ( i think).
sonya says
PONY UP! My dog is so smart, I’ve taught him how to sit, roll over, play dead, jump through a hoop, and I’ve even been teaching him to chase after a fly if one gets in the house… he rocks!
Nancy says
Pony up!
Jen O. says
Pony up!
My cat Henry hates being alone. When we first adopted him, we kept him in the basement with the pocket door closed. After he learned how to open the door, we bought a lock for it. Somehow he kept getting upstairs. We couldn’t figure it out until we heard meows coming from the bathroom when the door was closed – he had figured out how to climb through the ceiling of the basement (entry point: the furnace room) and up through the old (closed) laundry shoot. We now have it covered with a large wooden board AND a 25 pound weight. My cat is nothing, if not persistent! :)
cappy says
“PONY UP”
I just saw on a commercial a goat jumping on a trampoline, now that is talent!”
Mackie says
PONY UP! We had our dog charlie paint paintings like burger did with his paws. And we have gotten the best compliments and questions about them!
KimK says
Pony up! I’m amazed when I see owners walking their dogs in my town off leash. The dogs never bolt to chase squirrels and bunnies, they sit at intersections, and follow all commands.
Martha says
PONY UP
my cat can play fetch which I find pretty impressive
sara says
pony up.
Jen says
PONY UP! My favorite animal story is the Christian the Lion reunion– you can find it all over YouTube.
Rachel says
Pony Up!
This is amazing! I saw snowboarding bulldogs on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade…thought that was an interesting skill for a bulldog. : )
Kristen Dalton says
Pony Up!
I’m always amazed at the Animal Planet show “Pet Star”. People teach their animals the weirdest and most entertaining tricks!
Jenny says
PONY UP!
valerie ryan says
PONY UP!!!!!!!
LOVE THIS!
Cathy Hines says
Pony Up!
I had a pet raccoon that would ride horseback with us on trail rides.
Jamie says
PONY UP!
First, I wanna say that I a love your site…I check in everyday. :)
Ok..a few weeks ago someone posted a youtube video on Facebook that I had to repost (I’m not one to repost much of anything.) But it was the sweetest thing. This dog owner had a crate full of new puppies (must have been bulldog puppies or something). Anyway, the puppies were CUTE. So he said to them, “its time to go to sleep” and started singing “Goodnight Sweetheart, well it’s time to go…” and one by one the yelps subsided, the nuzzled around, found a comfy place and all went to sleep within the few minutes of his diddy. I was AMAZED!! How did he train puppies to do that?
Alison says
Pony up!
My grandparents dog learned how to open the screen door and let herself outside. She just could never figure out how to get back in.
Shannon K says
PONY UP
My cat can open the refrigerator door. This is not a good trick. :(
Jen says
Pony up! My puppy Brandy (ok, so she’s five this week) loves playing volleyball! I wish I could get her to paint. :)
Beth says
Pony Up!!
My sister has a dog who replaced some freshly planted monkey grass with a chicken… If I win this painting, I’m going to give it to her… she’s a horse-lover!
Angela says
PONY UP
Dixie, my beagle, can open our sliding door to let herself back in the house.