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Minnow’s Adventures at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

Well it took me long enough to get an update on the blog about our Labor Day Weekend Adventures at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show, but better late than never!

And it’s now so easy to buy a horse as there are lots of horses for sale online so you can have a good look through all of them and choose the best one.

Minnow “kicked” off his first performance of the day by showing off some of his favorite tricks.

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

He’s never shy about telling me how he feels in my choice of wardrobe.

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

Or that he’s quite happy being retired from riding.

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

Minnow even posed for photographs from the paparazzi.

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

And he signed some autographs.

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

Minnow then painted some fabulous works of art, you can see them all in our shop!

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

“Horse Show Glimmer” by Minnow [shop this painting]

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

After taking his bow it was time for Ammo to show off some of his “super” tricks.

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

Always the showmen, Ammo and Minnow put on a great show! And all just before a nasty thunder and lightning storm rolled through the grounds. Minnow made it safely onto the horse trailer to wait out the storm while the rest of us rode it out under our tent. But once it passed Minnow came out to paint a bit more.

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

“Storm Cloud” by Minnow [shop this painting]

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

“Summers End” by Minnow [shop this painting]

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

“Wet Paint” by Minnow [shop this painting]

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

At 20 years old Minnow is still just as fabulous as ever!

Painting Pony Minnow at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show

Thanks to all who came out to meet Minnow and Ammo over Labor Day Weekend!

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Swimming the Ponies at the Lake

Over the weekend we decided to take the ponies to the lake for a swim.

Swimming the Ponies at the Lake // Painting Pony

We brought along Blitz, Minnow, and Ammo the Dachshund as well as the ponies’ barn mate Lilah (for her very first swim).

Swimming the Ponies at the Lake // Painting Pony

Minnow’s no stranger to the lake, and considering that he was born on an island I think it’s pretty safe to say he loves the water. It felt good to take him on an adventure again as he hasn’t been anywhere since I think maybe pony penning last summer! (that’s far too long!)

Swimming the Ponies at the Lake // Painting Pony

Blitz is a bit more cautious about the water, and while he thoroughly enjoyed wading out pretty deep we still have yet to see him actually swim! (some day….)

Swimming the Ponies at the Lake // Painting Pony

But that didn’t stop him from having fun in the lake!

Swimming the Ponies at the Lake // Painting Pony

Minnow on the other hand graciously gave EVERYONE a swim, even Ammo hopped aboard for his very first swim session on the back of a pony.

Swimming the Ponies at the Lake // Painting Pony

Swimming the Ponies at the Lake // Painting Pony

Swimming the Ponies at the Lake // Painting Pony

I can’t wait to take the ponies back to the lake again soon. It’s the absolute best way to keep cool on a hot summer day!

P.S. Thanks to our friends at My Life, Naturally for providing some of the photos for this post!

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The Chincoteague Ponies take to Sledding

Finally this past weekend I got a chance to do something I’ve been waiting to do for a while now! With some snow that stuck around long enough for me to enjoy it I lugged one of my snow tubes to the farm to go sledding with the ponies!

The Chincoteague Ponies go Sledding // Painting Pony

We rigged up a make-shift harness with an old breast plate and an elastic wrap to keep it tied around their middle. Now if your horse is already accustomed to pulling a cart than pulling a sled isn’t much different, however none of our ponies have ever pulled a cart.

Having already exposed all three of our chincoteagues to dragging objects behind them (old grain bags, tarps, etc) we figured they’d probably take to pulling a sled too. Boomerang was the first pony we brought out because he’s probably the most laid back and willing.

All it took were a few clicks and rewards to reinforce him for pulling the sled (which I did by walking on the ground with him first) and he pretty much knew the drill. I went another round and placed the Humber Sport Ice Fishing equipment on the sled and he did just fine.

The Chincoteague Ponies go Sledding // Painting Pony

Eventually I hopped on him bareback and asked him for more. Pretty soon he was cantering around happily – in fact he was so ok with it that we eventually broke out the snowboard too!

The Chincoteague Ponies go Sledding // Painting Pony

I love how the clicker training I use with my ponies has prepared Boomer so well to try anything. When I reward him for his efforts he’s so willing to give me all he can – positive reinforcement goes a long way!

The Chincoteague Ponies go Sledding // Painting Pony

Minnow was next and despite being a little cautious about the sled at first he was very willing to pull along a passenger. Minnow will always try his heart out for me, and I had no doubt he’d be willing to pull the sled if I asked him.

Blitz took a turn with the sled too, and my mom even hopped on him bareback (something she hadn’t done since she had her accident while riding bareback with him several years ago).

We had so much fun that now we have something to look forward to the next time it snows!

Have you ever been sledding with your horses?

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Cyber Monday Sale at Painting Pony!

Super Pony DVD! Now available at Painting Pony

The holiday shopping has begun! And today we decided to offer up a little discount for all of you Cyber Monday Shoppers!

Use the coupon code CYBERMONDAY13 for a 30% Discount on all orders over $20! Just use the code at checkout to receive your discount! Sale ends 12/3/13.

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P.S. Make sure you check out Ammo’s Blog for some more Cyber Monday Deals on his etsy shop!

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The Super Painting Ponies

Halloween is one of my favorite “Holidays”, mostly in part because I have always loved creating costumes. None of my animals are safe during Halloween time, and even the ponies got in on the fun the other day as they so kindly allowed me to dress them up as Super Ponies!

The Super Painting Ponies // Super Heroes

Our adorable trio make for some pretty striking Super Heroes!

The Super Painting Ponies // Super Heroes

The Super Painting Ponies // Super Heroes

The Super Painting Ponies // Super Heroes

The Super Painting Ponies // Super Heroes

Our two brothers, Blitz and Boomer, made for a particularly adorable pair. And I’m pretty sure Blitz was convinced that younger brother Boomer was dressed as his sidekick.

The Super Painting Ponies // Super Heroes

The Super Painting Ponies // Super Heroes

Of course somehow Boomer always manages to steal the show…..

The Super Painting Ponies // Super Heroes

The Super Painting Ponies // Super Heroes

The Super Painting Ponies // Super Heroes

But Blitz was determined to be top Super Pony, and he showed us just how fast he can fly!

The Super Painting Ponies // Super Heroes

The Super Painting Ponies // Super Heroes

I’m pretty sure if I was in need of rescuing I’d want these Super Heroes to save me!

The Super Painting Ponies // Super Heroes

Meanwhile on the sidelines, adorable Ammo was in charge of all costume changes….

The Super Painting Ponies // Super Heroes

If you want to check out what Ammo dressed up as for Halloween, be sure to check out his blog post!

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