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Location: North Pole | ETA: If you haven't already, or those of you who have contacted me about NFR shopping/later shipping, please remember tomorrow is the deadline for shipping. So please either PM tracking numbers or let me know if you are shipping later! Please and thank you!
Hello Everyone!!! And an early Merry Christmas!!
We are once again doing the Barrel Horse World Secret Santa this year! I hope we can all have a great time with this and celebrate the season with some of our best friends that we've never met.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Private message BHW_SECRET_SANTA with your real name and your shipping address
*If you are in CANADA, please include "CANADA" in the subject line so that I can easily find you*
2. Reply on THIS THREAD with details about yourself; some good items to include from last year were:
- What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself?
- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix?
- 3 specific items that you would love to recieve
- Favorite color
- Horse names, colors, sizes, etc.
- Information regarding your other pets
- Other
***TO ALLOW APPROPRIATE TIME FOR SHOPPING AND SHIPPING, SIGN UP CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT (PCS) ON OCTOBER 29***
***SECRET SANTA INFO WILL BE MESSAGED TO YOU BETWEEN OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 4***
***GIFTS MUST BE MAILED BY DECEMBER 9 TO ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 2 WEEKS FOR SHIPPING***
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Canadians will be sending to other Canadians to avoid horrendous shipping fees.
- If you are willing to be an Emergency Elf, please include this in your message to me
- If you KNOW you will need more time to ship (NFR shoppers), YOU MUST INCLUDE THIS INFO IN YOUR MESSAGE
- Once you have shipped your gifts, please message BHW_SECRET_SANTA with the tracking number IN THE SUBJECT LINE
- We are keeping the recommended spending limit of AROUND $50
Everybody had a lot of fun last year - let's all have a great time again this year!
Merry Christmas!!
Edited by BHW_SECRET_SANTA 2017-12-08 7:29 PM
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Location: London Ontario | Thanks so much for doing this!
Horse related or not, I am good with either!
5 year old sorrel mare named Peaches. She’s 15.2, size 80 blanket. She loves the colors burgundy, pink, purple, coral or turquoise.
Funky colored Polos, no turn bells in LARGE, horse treats, pre run pastes, flair strips, barrel reins, mule tape or regular rope halters and fly masks with ears are always great ideas
As for me I love peppermint, earl grey or orange pekoe teas, Starbucks Blond coffee, scented candles (vanilla or other "warm" scents), I also love Christmas ornaments!
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 My Heart Be Happy
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Posts: 11216
Location: Wonderful Wyoming | -horse/western kitchen things...table runners and placemats
-horse related or not-I love surprises
-Love hot tea (jasmine and the sleepy/bedtime kind), WWII books,
-favorite color is purple but also love teal
-horse names that I get stuff for are Audie Murphy my show horse and Gunner (the yella fella in my picture). Audie is stuck with purple, he's manly enough to pull it off and all his things are very big. Gunner is royal blue or teal and he's normal sized lol.
-I have a black lab puppy named Ruger (KBP Don't Take Your Guns to Town) and a girthy little corgi named Spur. I love cats. Not crazy cat lady type of love, but very close as they all live outside.
Edited by wyoming barrel racer 2017-10-05 6:48 PM
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 Three in a Bikini
Posts: 2035
| I want to participate this year! 
I have 2 horses.
Reynin -Sorrel Gelding /Colors White or Turquoise/ Size M
Outlaw -Palomino Gelding /Colors White, Black, or Turquoise/ Size M
I like classic designs. I am not into the fringe/tie-dye/beading thing.
Outside of horses, I run a lot. I have a love/hate relationship with exercise.
I also love all kinds of dessert... ^^^hence the exercise thing.
Ummm I also like handmade gifts. So if you are into that kind of thing, so am I.
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 Total Germophobe
Posts: 6443
Location: Montana | What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself? I pretty much buy anything I really want, so I have no idea.
- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix? A mix is nice, but I love horse stuff.
- 3 specific items that you would love to recieve I would like to get the book Mind Gym by Gary Mack. I also would like, kind of need 2 hay bags that can hold at least 3 flakes of hay each. I like the CE ones, but don't need anything that fancy.
- Favorite color Orange and/orTurquoise. I really like lots of color! I'm not into "bling" per se, but I like all colors, and rainbow, and tie dye. As long as it has color, I'm happy.
- Horse names, colors, sizes, etc. Pebbles, chestnut mare, age 16, 14.2H, pretty much a medium, looks good in almost any color but brown or red. Jett, grey gelding, age 7, 15.1-15.2H, looks awesome in any color, but really good in turquoise and/or orange. He's also pretty much a medium.
- Information regarding your other pets I have a blue merle mini Aussie named Quigley and he is less than a year old. He is between 13 and 14 lbs. currently and loves to play with any and everything (especially squeaky toys, and he loves fetch!). I also have a 10 year old Boston Terrier named Junior, and he is large (38 lbs). He likes tennis balls and tug o war.
- Other I love chocolate, I love coffee, and I swear I live on the coldest place on earth in the winter! LOL. I'm really not picky though...love the Secret Santa exchange!
As I think of other things, I'll update my post.
Edited by mtcanchazer 2017-10-31 10:02 PM
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Posts: 3815
Location: The best kept secret in TX | I can't think of anything I really want but wouldn't buy for myself. My general rule of thumb is: If it's over $20 I probably won't buy it lol
I think A mix of gifts would be lovely.
I can't think of anything specific I'd like to receive. I like anything really.
Favorite Color is Purple but our barn colors are red and black.
Lee, Sorrel 2005 Model Gelding. He's a normal horse size in halters. Medium size boots. Annie is a liver chestnut mare. Normal horse size in halters and small in boots.
Sadie Lou is a Senior Yellow Lab/Chow mix about 60lbs
Gracie Rae is a Black Aussie/Pit Mix -About 50lbs.
Mopar is a Grey, Brown and Black Schnouzer/Basset Mix -About 20lbs
Julie is a Solid Black Cat who lives with my mom, but she would enjoy treats as well.
My home is decorated in a modern Morrocan, gypsy, boho type theme. Grey walls, pops of color on the furniture, paintings, and linens.
I enjoy Yoga after everyone is in bed and walks and talks with my two year old little girl when I am not at work. My little one has Scleroderma with CREST syndrome so she has a lot of unseen disabilities and pain. She is my pride and joy. She keeps me going when things get rough. She enjoys dinosaurs, insects, hound dogs, horses, and cats. She likes getting mail. Sometimes I mail her things just so we can walk to the mailbox together to get her packages. 
Edited by IRunOnFaith 2017-10-03 4:08 PM
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| - What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself? I don't know, if it is something I TRULY want, I will get it some how/way (horse stuff, lol)
- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix? Preferably horse-related, but it could be a mix as well.
- 3 specific items that you would love to recieve: Spur straps, as mine are getting old. Light oil Basket weave or Floral tooling would match my tack (blingy conchos on spurs don't work with me LOL)other than that I'm not sure! Surprise me!
-favorite color: Green and Blue (love bling!)
- I really only buy things for my barrel horse, "Belbel." Bay with a big blaze, left front sock (avatar). Green is the main color for her, I use a lot of green and blue mix though. Average horse halter, 72" blanket, not even 14.2 hands, medium boots
- have a black and white Border Collie/Aussie mix named Tootsie. 35lbs (wet), medium collar
Merry Christmas!! LOL
Edited by barrelracer63046304 2017-10-03 8:08 PM
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Posts: 897
Location: Glendive Mt. | Count me in !! I have had a great time every year. | |
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Posts: 795
Location: GODS country | What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself?
* Wide spur straps
Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix?
* Prefer horse (or dog) related, but wouldn't mind a mix!
3 specific items that you would love to receive
* Portable Tack organizer for trailer (in a fun color / pattern) OR portable tack rack
* Fun new show lead for Gauge or fun collar for Holly (dog info below)
* Fun Earrings (western / arrows / feathers) - Not super picky....I pretty much like all earrings!
Favorite color
* Turquoise and Purple
Horse names, colors, sizes, etc.
* Onion, 16.1hh bay mare - she is currently bred and due in April. I bet she would like a foal/weanling halter for her baby! ;)
* Salty, 15.2hh grey gelding - futurity horse with a huge personality that loves his treats!
Information regarding your other pets
* Gauge, 85# Male Yellow Labrador Retriever that is my pride and joy!! He is finishing up his Championship in the show ring! He loves all natural dog treats!
* Holly, 12# little ball of fire Miniature Schnauzer! She would love a new collar size small or 10-14"
Other
* I LOVE Starbucks coffee, especially the lattes!!
* I also really like fall/winter scent candles (HATE evergreen scent) and wall flowers from bath and body works!
* I also like aztec, arrow and feather patterns!
* Bath salts/bubbles and that type of thing are always great!
I love this time of year and I am thrilled to be apart of Secret Santa this year! Last year was a BLAST! Merry Christmas!!
Edited by ecranch 2017-10-24 12:59 PM
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Location: bring on the heat, NV | 1. What is something I really want but won't buy myself?
New horse brushes or tack sponges I love those little suckers :)
2. Would I prefer a gift that was horse related or a mix?
Im really not picky and a mix would be just fine.
3. 3 specific items that you would love to recieve
My brushes have taken a hit this season and i would love a face brush and soft rubber grooming mit
tack sponges/ leather wipes
coffee mug I heart coffee mugs
4. favorite color
Im in a kelly green kick right now or pink
5. Horses
Buck a dark nearly black sooty buckskin my main man :) 6 yo 15.2 sz 78, Lena 6 yo sorrel mare 15.2 sz 80 Im a size medium across the board
6. other pets
To many cats LOL, Two border collies both younger females LOVE anything squeaky
Just want to say THANK YOU! I love this exchange :) hope my list helps makes me kinda feel bad "asking" for stuff. I know its harder to go in blind though ( did another exchange two years in a row with noooo info wow is that hard!!)
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 I hate cooking and cleaning
Posts: 3314
Location: Jersey Girl | Hi :)
Something I really want (but prob won't buy because I have a zillion shirts)....I just got a new mare and her colors will be hot pink and gray. I would love a button down shirt (for races) that has hot pink as an accent color. Women's Large. Of course some bling is ok too.
My gift does not have to be horse related....but I do like westerny things.
My Fav colors are purple, teal and turquoise or almost any combination there of.
I have a 25 yr old retired gelding, Hoppy. He is 15h and sorrel. Just got Molly about 2 weeks ago. She is a 15h black and white paint mare. I do not need halters for either. I have 256455 of those! Hahaha!
I would like to have pair of CE bell boots. Size M. "Pink Sweep" pattern.
I personally like Yankee Candles....my favorite scent is Cranberry Chutney.
I also have 2 cats, Shadow (14 yr old black male) and Nugs (12 yr old calico female). Nugs is my special girl.
Other info- I am in the process of redoing my kitchen so its more of a southwestern theme. I have chosen taupe and blues so far and have curtians picked out. Thats about all...... LOL
Thanks and Merry Chirstmas!
Edited by fulltiltfilly 2017-10-04 11:59 AM
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Location: California | - What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself? Basically anything! lol trying to save up right now and move out!
- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix? Mix is always fun! Does not matter!
- 3 specific items that you would love to recieve Hay bags/nets/slow feeders; I just got a treeless saddle so maybe new conchos; and for myself, I have a weird love for sweaters especially southwest or vintage pendleton looking type!
- Favorite color Green, Turquoise, Red, Black
- Horse names, colors, sizes, etc.
Horse 1-Blue Moon, Grey Mare 17 yrs old. size med/small legs-any color looks good on her!
Horse 2-Shez Jess Fabulous aka Jesse- 7yr old Brown/bay mare. Size small legs. She was a broodie the last couple years-so I don't have anything specific for her yet.
Horse 3-Pearl, 3 mo old chesnut type filly to above horse Jesse.
Horse 4- Tino, black andalusian stallion 5 yrs old, size small legs. Just started breaking him in.
- Information regarding your other pets I have an almost 10 mo old toy/mini Aussie Blue Merle Female named Sage. Her registered name is Crazy Sage-because well she's psycho lol. She LOVES squeaky toys and plush toys-surpisingly doesn't ruin them. Also needs to have something to chew on 24/7
- Other I love dark roast coffee, anything handmade/homemade, beaded/buckstick type look. Not huge on rhinestone type bling. I love vintage, southwestern/native type of anything! Also love fall winter candles. I'm also a big believer in essential oils :) Size for myself is Medium
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Posts: 65
| What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself?
I buy what I need and want.
Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix?
Love horse stuff, but a mix would be great.
3 specific items that you would love to receive
Anything horse related surprise me.
Household Cowgirl stuff Arrows & Aztec design.
Really will be happy with whatever I receive.
Favorite color
Well this year for my horse I went Orange and Black.
Pink is my fav
Horse names, colors, sizes, etc.
Un Dun, black bay, colt, weanling AQHA.
Sugar, sorrel, broodmare AQHA.
Amarillo, palomino, filly, weanling AQHA.
Information regarding your other pets
Nemo... Deer Chihuahua also known as Bark Boy!
Other
Christmas is my favorite holiday for many reasons.
Last year was my first time doing Secret Santa and what a BLAST I had Shopping! I am so excited to be apart of Secret Santa this year! | |
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 Miss Laundry Misshap
Posts: 5271
| - What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself?
To be honest, Clothes... Love many types of Cowgirl Tuff Jeans, but don't want to spend money on several pairs!
- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix?
Doesn't matter-- Mix is fine!
- 3 specific items that you would love to recieve
My favorites are gift cards! Boring to buy, but great to receive!
- Favorite color
PURPLE!
- Horse names, colors, sizes, etc.
Nate - 23 - Needs a new Blue halter to match his PHT set. Normal horse size.
Whisper - 16 - Could use a small pair of purple bell boots. PC preferred.
Blondie - 2 - Could use a small pair of black bell boots. PC preferred.
- Information regarding your other pets
I have Merle and Tucker, two rat terriers, both boys. They like the Nudges Chicken Jerky snacks from walmart.
- Other
I'm pretty easy to please. I like gift cards because then I don't have to come up with 99 different things for people to search for! If you are a specific gift type of person, tell the SS Mod and I will post more specific items that I'd like!
EDIT TO ADD: I added more info on page 3 a few days ago. :)
Edited by Nateracer 2017-11-06 11:29 AM
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| Something I won't buy for myself? wild rags, beaded over and under, beaded cuff bracelet
Prefer horsey or a mix? mix
Specific items? 80 or 82 nylon sheet, any color; Size small SMB boots, white, front only; (2) stall salt block holders, gift card to Valley Vet or NRS (National Roper's Supply), Noble Equine over the calf peddies boot socks
Favorite color? turquoise, coral, rust, chocolate brown,
I have two mares. A small but gritty, 14'2 chestnut mare with tons of chrome. A large and in charge 15'2 palomino mare. They are both divas!
I have a 60# Aussie named Annie that travels with me. I also have a 20# Westie named Stella, who is a little fire ball! (She recently got a Pacemaker put in so she thinks she's invincible!)
Other? I enjoy reading; westerns, crime, mystery. I love old movies; Gene Kelly, Lauren Bacall, John Wayne, etc...I love turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, etc...new or old pawn jewelry. Homemade goodies; jams, jelly, relish, salsa, pies, etc...Not a fan of bling...like classic tooled quality leather. Headstalls, reins, etc...
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- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix?
A mix would be lovely, but I'm not picky at all!
- 3 specific items that you would love to receive
Yeti Cup (or off brand), Fancy dog collar size medium, I would love a new pair of spur straps (Classy, yet cute) A few more hints or ideas, I am a fashionista and love all clothes and jewlery. (I wear size small shirts! I love bath bombs and girly stuff. I really like wild rags, since our winters in Iowa are very cold!
- Favorite color
I love everything turquoise! Tooled leather is my favorite color Fringe is a bonus also
- Horse names, colors, sizes, etc.
Ace, my 14 year old barrel horse. He is a chocolate buckskin and 14.3hh small but mighty and wears size small everything. I don't have a color scheme just tooled leather and any color splint boots/bells
Joker, 4yo 16hh Bay He’s being patterned on the barrels and learning how to be a roping horse. Also no color scheme,l
I also have 6 other horses of all ages/sizes so any size or color of tack/equipment will work :)
- Information regarding your other pets
I have a red heeler/mini aussie mix named Tuff, he’s my sidekick and despite his name is a huge wimp. He’s scared of the dark, scared of storms, and very scared of cats, but we love him anyways.
- Other
I love participating in Secret Santa, thanks for hosting!
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Location: Off the coast of somewhere beautiful... | - What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself? A pretty beaded over and under, always wanted one with a "Joy" from Inside Out on it LOL
- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix? I love a mix and I love surprises
- 3 specific items that you would love to recieve I am grateful for anything, not really sure? Pretty bell boots? PHT poll wrap?
- Favorite color Purple
- Horse names, colors, sizes, etc. Buzz, dun QH, Kaz, black gelding
- Information regarding your other pets Snookums my rescued chihuahua
- Other I love trail riding, barrel racing, camping, going to the beach and DISNEY! As a Disney travel planner I try to go as often as I can! | |
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Posts: 121
Location: US | What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself? Rodeo Clothes (Large Shirts)and jeans (28x35)
- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix? Mix would be great
- 3 specific items that you would love to recieve Slow Feed hay net, Nylon quick change headstall and Reins
- Favorite color Red and Turquoise and tooled leather
- Horse names, colors, sizes, etc. Pearl Flea Bitten gray Mare 12 yr old 14.3 , Daisy 4 yr old Buckskin Filly 14.1 and Mercy 6yr old Chestnut Mare 14.2
- Information regarding your other pets I have Roxy 3 yr old female Beagle / Boston Terrier and SJ 1 yr old Border collie/ ****zu They rule the place
- Other I love chocolate, all natural Soaps and scrubs, Farmhouse Decor
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Posts: 889
| nkester - 2017-10-06 10:18 AM
What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself? Rodeo Clothes and high dollar jeans
- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix? Mix would be great
- 3 specific items that you would love to recieve Slow Feed hay net, Nylon quick change headstall and Reins
- Favorite color Red and Turquoise and tooled leather
- Horse names, colors, sizes, etc. Pearl Flea Bitten gray Mare 12 yr old 14.3 , Daisy 4 yr old Buckskin Filly 14.1 and Mercy 6yr old Chestnut Mare 14.2
- Information regarding your other pets I have Roxy 3 yr old female Beagle / Boston Terrier and SJ 1 yr old Border collie/ ****zu They rule the place
- Other I love chocolate, all natural Soaps and scrubs, Farmhouse Decor
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