***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.
Katie says
PONY UP! My dog knows no “tricks” but I am pretty proud of him when he sits, stays and does all the simple commands I spent years enforcing! It does pay off to be more stubborn than your dog!
Christine says
PONY UP!
My dog runs to get a toy when I am leaving and squeaks it, as if to say goodbye.
Megan says
PONY UP!
That is the cutest thing I have ever seen!:)
Amelia says
PONY UP!
My cat has the ability to order pizzas…or at least that’s what I think is going on since she has been on diet food for 2 years but just keeps getting fatter.
Brooke says
PONY UP!
The elephant painter is pretty amazing as well!!
Allison says
Pony up! I think this is the best idea! I don’t have a pet, but my boyfriend is obsessed with bulldogs and seeing them skateboard is pretty amazing!
amyks says
PONY UP…sorry, but I can’t think of any cool pet tricks, but I do have just the place for a piece of pony art.
Lynn says
Pony Up!
My roomate had a cat (Kula) who would like to play fetch! He also would do tricks for treats. I believe he thought it was a dog!
Love the pony paintings!
Beth says
PONY UP!
One of the funniest things I’ve ever seen was when my sister’s dog dug up some freshly planted monkey grass and replaced it with a chicken… all you could see were feet… I guess he thought the landscape design needed a little something…
Jen says
PONY UP!
I took my dog to a class where we learned all sorts of tricks. Sitting pretty is my favorite!
regina says
Pony Up and tie my living room together!…
I love when animals paint stuff, my son has lately been obsessed with elephant painters (thanks curious george!) and we got to see one in person at our local zoo…now he is trying to get our dog to make him something!
elizabeth says
Pony UP!
I always love the video with the baby and momma elephant and the momma sneezes. So cute.
Rachaelch says
PONY UP!
that horse can paint better than me…hmm..
Andrea says
PONY UP!
One of our cats is a pretty incredible mouser. She caught her first one while we had her outside on a harness when she had only about a foot and a half of space to move around in.
Courtney says
PONY UP!
We taught our dog to go up a tall ramp and down the slide on the playground in our backyard.
Johanna says
Pony up!
Dolphins are pretty darn smart!
Bridgette says
“PONY UP” My beautiful black Lab used to run down the stairs and continue galloping around the kitchen two times before coming to a stop in front of the refrigerator as if to say “now give me a snack for that show!”
karlee says
PONY UP! I think it’s pretty cute when my boxer catches a frisbee in her mouth mid-run:)
Bethany says
PONY UP! My dogs think they know tricks – stealing dirty socks, tearing up paper from the trashcan…
Katie says
Pony up!
I stumbled upon this pair on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZNtiqK2wPM
A dancing dog! She’s got more moves than I do!
Katherine says
Pony Up!
Watching my 6 months old pup scale a baby gate was definitely astonishing! I wasn’t even upset- I was impressed!
Valerie says
PONY UP!
We have an italian greyhound who is almost one year old. I consider this a trick, the moment I saw the word “biscuit” and she hears the treat jar open, she literally sprints to her kennel runs around in three little circles and patiently waits for her treat. She looks at me sometimes with the most loving eyes. I wonder if I have her a paint brush what she might be capable of. ;-)
jess says
PONY UP!
My kitty likes to jump up & turn the lights on & off. It is really quite hysterical ;-)
Wendy says
Pony Up!
My dog is capable of Jedi mind tricks. Every time I look at him I feel compelled to scratch his belly or feed him an inordinate amounts of treats. He’s good.
Katie says
Pony Up!
My brother spent some time in Thailand last year and he brought back amazing photos of the painting elephant. The styles are very unique when you compare the horse with the elephant. :)
Dacia Elkins says
PONY UP!
My dog likes to catch stray flies that wander into our house..she jumps and manages to snatch them right out of the air!
Danielle says
PONY UP! I’m always amazed when I see animals doing things like this. MY favorite furry freind is a dog that can manipulate everyone around her to give her treats – even if she has just eaten.
Beylah says
PONY UP! Perhaps not really a trick as much as just how he plays, but one of my cats loves to play fetch with his mice. Every time I toss a mouse across the room he’ll run and grab it and bring it back to my feet. Every time! I’ve never seen any other cat like to play like that. I suppose his “trick” is acting like a dog? :)
kristen says
PONY UP!
i’ve owned a lot of horses and ponies and never had one that could do tricks like this!
heather says
Pony Up! I do love the skateboarding dogs!
Erika says
PONY UP!
This is great! My dog’s favorite trick is to stand on my keyboard and open 100 programs, before I catch on…. ugh :)
Kristin says
Our cat balances on the tiny banister overlooking our downstairs — I don’t know if that’s a trick or just typical crazy cat!
Jacob says
Pony up! Our dog Bailey lays on her back and balances her stuffed toys in the air between her two front paws.
rachael Geiger says
PONY UP!! My Little doggy will balance on my shoulder like a parrot! I think it’s her trying to prove she owns ME – not vice versa!!
lindsay says
Pony Up!
Oh a pony picture would be grand!
Sherri says
PONY UP!!
Melanie S says
PONY UP!!
Wow, that is so COOL! I am such an animal lover and this is amazing!
Kristin Kneupper says
PONY UP! That is awesome!!!
steph says
pony up!
DockDiving – Seeing how far some of those dogs can jump & how much fun they have doing it is amazing!
If you’ve never seen it, look up some videos on youtube ;)
Lauren says
PONY UP! My cat brings my hair ties from the bathroom onto the coffee table and drops them in a water glass… so pretty boring, but he’s talented to me!
Celina says
PONY UP!!
That just makes me smile :)
Soleil says
PONY UP!
Our cats like to turn the door knob back and forth until they wake you up in the morning. Luckily they can’t quite turn it far enough to open the door yet.
Krista says
PONY UP!
I’m amazed at how good these look! My cat can’t paint…but he does have the uncanny ability to lie in one place for 12 straight hours. What can I say? He’s a motivated feline!
Jen says
PONY UP! Our cat’s only trick – figure out what guest does NOT like cats, and immediately settle himself in that person’s lap.
Lacretia says
PONY UP!! Wow this giveaway is so cool! I’m always impressed by our African Grey parrot who can mimic the phone EXACTLY. Also, he walks around the house screaming “mom!” (looking for my mom) and when he antagonizes the cat, he says “Come on!”
Pretty extraordinary I think! Thanks for the chance to win!
Melissa G says
PONY UP! I am amazed by these painting ponies!!!
Suzann says
Pony Up!
I’m amazed by our very own dog…his ability to befriend our son is uncanny!
Denna says
Pony Up!
These look awesome!
Sheena says
PONY UP!! I grew up on a farm with over 5000 cattle and once there was one cow that would let my uncle ride him piggy back…I think he may have thought he was a horse…should’ve handed him a paint brush to see what would happen. :)
Holly Horwege says
PONY UP!!
Whenever someone says “bye” or heads towards the backdoor to leave the house, our Yorkie goes nuts as if she’s saying good-bye & might possibly never see the person again! It’s pretty annoying… but cute!