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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.
Michelle Kersey says
PONY UP!
My favorite “trick” animal was a parrot in a store on Sanibel Island when I was a kid. It could make alllll sorts of neat noises and my favorite… it would make the sounds of fireworks! It was pretty darn cool.
Treci says
PONY UP! I saw video of the squirrel being raised by a cat that learned to purr!
Kat says
“PONY UP” my crazy cat has many tricks up his sleeve.
ChaChi says
PONY UP… and Spaghetti cat is the best animal clip ever!
Jamie says
PONY UP!
While it may not be considered a “trick”, my dog Burt (a lab/husky/thing/mix) can destroy any dog toy known to man. My mom once bought her Grandpup a rope toy for Christmas… it literally lasted 34.5 seconds. Yes. We timed it.
Lindsey says
Pony Up! I just took senior pictures of a girl and her horses. They were so sweet!
Liz says
Pony Up! I met the cutest little lab mix at the Heritage Humane Society who, at 2 1/2 months, has already learned the habit of tidying up: every toy we threw she happily chased, then placed in the corner near the bin. I’m sure if she was taller, it would have actually been put IN the bin, too! Her name is Chestnut, and she would make an adorable, loving and well-behaved girl for the right home. Too bad my apartment doesn’t allow dogs!
Jessica says
Pony up!
Oh, how I love ponies and those paintings are so sweet (as is your blog!).
Like you guys, I am a dog lover! We have 2 rescue pugs and we’re constantly amazed by how mischevious they can be! I wouldn’t call it a trick – but tomotoes kept disappearing from my tomato plants. We suspected squirrels, but little did we know the cuprits were right under our noses – our tricky little pugs! Working together, one would hold the tomato plant down by either grabbing its leaves and pulling, or getting on his hind legs and into the tomato pot, while the other would grab the fruit off the brach (it took us several months to catch them in the act). Then they’d share the reward! They did this to all 5 plants! Can’t really be mad at them because, well, it’s pretty hilarious. But unfortunately my tomato harvest was zilch this year!
Kathryn G. says
“PONY UP” I used to have a cat that could hunt birds out of the air in mid-flight. It was pretty amazing.
kristi bishop says
PONY UP!
i love all animal tricks!
Sara says
PONY UP!
My cat (RIP) could open the screen door at our cottage to let herself in and out.
katie says
pony up!
i had a fish that changed color. his name was oswald.
Jessi E says
PONY UP!
If you search for “beagle escape” on YouTube, my favorite animal trick will be in the results. A small beagle pup climbs up the side of his (her?) chain-link pen and jumps right out.
jen @ Fresh Crush says
PONY UP!
This cat vid is my fav. You’ll need your sound on… http://www.wimp.com/catattention/
Tara says
PONY UP! I love the trick my 75lb Golden Retriever can pull off- he can jump up off the ground, and completely spin around in the air before he lands!
Wendy B says
PONY UP!!!
My puggle (pug and beagle mix) is the best at slowly scooting me off my pillow at night. Then she gently… er… loudly snores in my ear!
April says
PONY UP!
Laura K says
PONY UP!!
My friends cat used to be able to turn on the kitchen sink facuet and get a little drink of water, and then turn it off again…he was a cutie!
Sarah Mc says
PONY UP!
My bassador (basset/labrador mix) can open and close sliding glass doors and sleep like no other.
Wendy says
PONY UP!
My cat can sit on command as well as stand on his hind legs to beg for treats. Pretty impressive for a cat! My dog is jealous.
Samantha says
Pony up!
Have you seen the videos of elephants painting? They are awesome at it!
Megan says
PONY UP!
I once went to a rodeo and there was a little monkey that rode a dog. It was pretty adorable.
Samantha says
PONY UP. :)
Karen V. says
PONY UP!
My wiemaraner can hear me opening the cupboard where we keep his cookies from anywhere in the house or yard – he has supercanine hearing – when he wants to…
Elizabeth says
Pony Up! What a talented horse!
Kristin says
Pony Up!
My black lab as the ability to sniff out money. She once ate 4 100 bills that were under a bowl on our table. She tripled her worth.
Melissa says
PONY UP!
My dog barks at minivans and minivans alone…we always know when one drives by. :)
Brooke says
Pony up!
I’m a Latin teacher, and I taught my dogs commands in Latin. I’m pretty proud of that one. ;)
Carrie Sponheim says
Pony up!
Our Yorkie will stick her paws up when you point at her and say stick ’em up! We think it is cute :)
Amber says
PONY UP!
The merengue dancing dog is amazing!
Natalie says
PONY UP!
Our golden retriever Cooper used to balance treats on his nose, stay (although there was a serious amount of drool that hit the floor, haha!), and then when we said, “Get it!” he’d flip it into the air and catch it in his mouth.
:) He was the sweetest dog!
Kelly says
Pony Up!
My dog’s only trick is destroying things in my house.
Jes says
Pony Up!
Not too special, but my cat gives nose kisses if his face is near mine…
Erin C. says
PONY UP! I saw a youtube video of a golden retriever salsa dancing–better than I can. It was adorable.
melissa says
PONY UP!
I read about an elephant named Ruby at the Phoenix Zoo who was also famous for painting! Animals are amazing!
Mike @HA says
PONY UP! Do you think the horses write secret messages in the paintings?
Kate says
PONY UP!
The dog that dances the Merengue on YouTube. She’s so talented!
Marci in Miami says
PONY UP! I love the little puppies that fall asleep when their owner sings “Goodnight, Sweetheart” — cutest thing I’ve ever seen!
Kaitlin says
PONY UP! I adore the skateboarding (and now snowboarding) bulldogs–so fun to see them on the Rose Parade float these past few years!!
jacqueline v says
PONY UP!
My favorite is the pug that says “I love you” you can find him all over youtube :)
Harmony says
Pony up! My dog can speak on command which often comes in handy. Rather than knocking on anyone’s door anymore, we just have our dog, Jones, “speak loudly” once and people know we’re there to visit!
Jen S says
PONY UP
The dog at a camp I once worked at would only take treats from your left hand. He was taught this to deter him from taking unnecessary treats from the kids at the camp – since most people are right handed.
Alia Truex says
PONY UP!!
I’m always impressed that our toy poodle can lick the air, at nothing, endlessly throughout the day,
Krista says
PONY UP!
When we would listen to basketball games on the radio, our dog, Dixie, used to sit nearby and howl along to the national anthem, trying to match the pitch.
Anna says
Pony Up!
Not sure if it is an animal ‘trick’, but that YouTube video of the lion being reunited after a year in the wild with his own owners is so great. I get a little teared up each time!
LaurenS says
PONY UP! My cat plays fetch with me. I’m serious. It’s so hilarious! He loves trash, so he usually brings me a kleenex or a paper out of the trashcash in his mouth, drops it by me, I throw it, he runs and gets it and comes trotting back to me with it in his mouth. And he’ll do it over and over again. It.Is.Hysterical.
Amy says
PONY UP!!
Judy says
Pony Up! Geez, where do I begin? I’ve always been amazed by seeing-eye dogs, K-9 dogs, and dogs in the military, especially the one my dad had when he was in WWII. Those dogs give more than they take; to say they’re all heroes is an understatement. And then there are the horses that help people learn how to trust mankind again. I get chill bumps just thinking about it.
Rachel says
PONY UP! My dogs do a touchdown celebration when watching football!
Diane says
PONY UP!
My favorite other animal painter is a rhino at the Denver Zoo.