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The Advice Guru
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| BHW_SECRET_SANTA - 2017-10-02 10:24 AM
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.Â
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:Â
1. Private message BHW_SECRET_SANTA with your real name and your shipping addressÂ
*If you are in CANADA, please include "CANADA" in the subject line so that I can easily find you*Â
2. Reply on THIS THREAD with details about yourself; some good items to include from last year were:Â
  - What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself?Â
  - Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix?Â
  - 3 specific items that you would love to recieveÂ
  - Favorite colorÂ
  - Horse names, colors, sizes, etc.Â
  - Information regarding your other petsÂ
  - OtherÂ
***TO ALLOW APPROPRIATE TIME FOR SHOPPING AND SHIPPING, SIGN UP CLOSES AT MIDNIGHTÂ (PCS) ON OCTOBER 29***Â
***SECRET SANTAÂ INFO WILL BE MESSAGED TO YOU BETWEEN OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 4***Â
***GIFTS MUST BE MAILED BY DECEMBER 9 TO ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 2 WEEKS FOR SHIPPING***Â
GENERAL INFORMATION:Â
- Canadians will be sending to other Canadians to avoid horrendous shipping fees.Â
-Â If you are willing to be an Emergency Elf, please include this in your message to meÂ
- If you KNOW you will need more time to ship (NFR shoppers), YOU MUST INCLUDE THIS INFO IN YOUR MESSAGEÂ
- Once you have shipped your gifts, please message BHW_SECRET_SANTA with the tracking number IN THE SUBJECT LINEÂ
- We are keeping the recommended spending limit of AROUND $50Â
Everybody had a lot of fun last year - let's all have a great time again this year!Â
Merry Christmas!! 
I have done the secret Santa 3 yrs this will be my fourth.
I live in Alberta, I have too many horses (15) and a few dogs (4).
I am a pretty simple person, I enjoy the outdoors, ride my horses when I can. My dogs go through squeaker toys like they are going out of style.
- What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself?
I am not sure, if I need it I generally buy it.
- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix?
The gift can be a mix
- 3 specific items that you would love to recieve
Something from the heart, i love handmade items, and really appreciate receiving items that tell me a little more about the person, and their community. Home made things, dish cloths, soap, candles, a book of all your favourite recepies.
- Favorite color
Depends on the day, colours I don't like, red, orange and yellow. I like every other color.
- Horse names, colors, sizes, etc.
15 horses I am not going to name them all
Chic, Mp Speedy Chic, bay, size 78 blanket
Twistin, Twistin Firefly, bay, 80 blanket
Sugar, Av Cougars Pixie black, 78 blanket
Frenchy, Frenchs Killer Bee, chestnut. 80 blanket
- Information regarding your other pets
Dogs
Zeus, bull mastiff
Charlie, black lab
Herman, peakeanse
Gus, peakeanse border collie cross (he was not planned neighbors dog visited) he looks like a mini collie
- Other
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Go Get Em!
Posts: 13503
 
Location: OH. IO | Bumping up | |
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 Queen Bee Cat Owner
Posts: 3629
Location: Way up North | I will join again!
What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself?
Audiobooks, I love to read but don't have the time and would love to listen to books while I work. I also love those cool printed Yeti type cups!
Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix?
Anything is fine by me
3 specific items that you would love to recieve
Size large bell boots, any color as I use white wraps
Top load hay bag
Things for my trailer like a hat rack, blanket rack, etc.
Favorite color
I love purple, mint, turquoise
Horse names, colors, sizes, etc
I have two full siblings to run next year-Yahzee and Sizzler
Yahtzee is a red dun with high whites, she's a 78 blanket, large bells
Sizzler is a solid bay dun, he's an 80 blanket and large bells
I love handmade things, crafty things, etc. I love my Scentsy and I love the Autumn candles from Bath and Body Works. I make tack and purses, etc. so I am pretty set on those type of things. I am going to try doing some craft and vendor shows and expand my business next year so anything that helps keep me organized and on track would be great! Decor is great as I am working on updating our house and getting ready for baby #1 due in February 2018 so lots of things going on at our house.
Edited by AllAroundRider 2017-10-26 11:51 AM
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 Regular
Posts: 74
Location: North Pole | Today is the last day to sign up for anyone wanting to join in this year's Secret Santa! | |
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 John Deere Green
Posts: 12272
Location: ~Kansas~ |
- What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself? New perfume...purse....jewelry
- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix? Don't matter
- 3 specific items that you would love to recieve ...anything homemade....pioneer woman item's.....anything for my house
- Favorite color purple and turquoise
- Horse names, colors, sizes, etc. Poncho 15.2 gelding...lucy mini donkey
- Information regarding your other pets huck lab/pointer cross
- Other I LOVE kstate Wildcats...crossfit...reading....jogging
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Expert
Posts: 1409
Location: Oklahoma | bumping this up in case you wanna look up who you got! ready to get started! Hoping I can find some things at the mercandtile in Pawhuska on Thursday! (pioneer woman) | |
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Veteran
Posts: 161
Location: Right Where I'm Meant To Be :) | I Looove Secret Santa??????
I also appreciate anything I get and please let me know who you are and where you’re from! I think that’s the coolest part!
So I’m also good with myself or my horse but I always enjoy spoiling others so you can focus on my horse if you’d like lol!
I have a mare named Shelby (which sometimes get spelled Shelbie haha) who where’s a 74” blanket. Her colors are Black and Turquoise
Some ideas for either of us are a “Whip It” tee from ranchdressn.com
Size M.
New cross to tie on my saddle (black/turquoise)
Iconoclast Rear (a full set would be too expensive) M
Bell Boots that you can hose off to clean easily. We get a lot of mud here
I wear a small or medium shirt, 25-26 jean. Love turquoise jewelry
Silver jewelry I have pierced ears and I love the good looking cheap jewelry my fingers don’t turn green easily ?????? THANK YOU!!!
And I have a son 10, a husband, both about hunting and snowmobiling, 2 dogs (a German Shepherd Max ?? And Annie a cojack ??) 2 barn cats, 7 chickens and 3 other horses ?? | |
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 Miss Laundry Misshap
Posts: 5271
| Nateracer - 2017-10-05 7:44 AM - 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!
Adding a few things! Sizes - Jeans 30 x at least 32 long. Longer if riding jeans! Shirts, XL usually - but 2X if button down to cover the girls!
Need a copper eggbutt snaffle for my filly. A dogbone one would be great! Would like a short set of good quality leather split reins. Mine are too long but I don't want to cut them!
Love candles - warm scents like cookies and caramel.
I love anything that sparkles! Clothes, tack, etc! I'm not much of a jewelry person, but I do have pierced ears. I like the western type necklaces and crosses are fine! | |
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 Expert
Posts: 1482
Location: on my horse | I forgot to do this part lol
What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself?
I can't think of anything honestly! We've had a really hard year and I've lost just about everything "fun" I had for my horse or myself.
- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix?
Horse related or a mix I don't care just happy to be here
- 3 specific items that you would love to recieve
Things from your home town, I love finding out where my buddies live and am a themed coffee cup collector. I'm also a polo wrap user and love candles
- Favorite color
turquoise or mint and copper
- Horse names, colors, sizes, etc.
Kitty, 11 year old dun mare 14.2 hh wears a 75 blanket and has a normal size head, she has a lot of copper/turquoise/mint.
- Information regarding your other pets
cat: Bat Tiny
Dogs: Timber (kengal ~ 130 lbs), Sonney (kelpie ~ 40 lbs)
- Other
I'm in my mid 20's, live in a cold weather state, trail ride a lot besides running barrels, collect all things horse, I just moved to a new place and am trying to do a western/country theme. I bead hatbands/ tack inlay type things for fun and braid paracord. Size medium or large. I'll add more later as I think of things.
Edited by redmansmyman11 2017-11-01 4:21 PM
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 Extreme Veteran
Posts: 336
Location: Missouri | I just LOVE that we are able to do this again!! Thank you for making it possible.
I'm 48, single mom, one kid gone in college, other a senior in high school. 3rd child is my Catahoula. Just started taking control of my life and doing things for myself now that the kids are grown (mostly!). I am office manager at our local sale barn (5th largest in our state), so I get to wear jeans and boots with nice tops every day, but it is COLD at times! Sweaters, vests, hoodies, big scarves..I love pretty warm clothes!
- What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself?
I seldom buy for myself (see above - KIDS lol!), but I really don't lack anything either. My main weaknesses are good coffee, chocolate, pretty smelling lotions/shower wash/body cream (I like amber/sandalwood/cashmere scents, or jasmine/honeysuckle for summer), and cool western jewelry (big and bold earrings, necklace, bracelets or leather ones or turquoise).
- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix?
I will love anything, and I love surprises!
- 3 specific items that you would love to receive
This is always the hardest. I would love a pair of leather earrings. I've seen dangly tooled ones shaped really neat and even cowhide ones! So far I have resisted temptation. I would also love a brown toned western belt. I have lots of hip belts and a couple super blingy ones, but would like one to WEAR! Wildrags..wildrags..WILDRAGS. I wear these a lot and working at the barn I will be wearing them daily soon.
- Favorite color
I'm all over the place with color. Royal blue, emerald green, copper, turquoise, black, hot pink, leopard print. I guess it would be safe to say I'm not a fan of yellow or orange (unless it's a burnt orange, then I love it)
- Horse names, colors, sizes, etc.
Zee (technically my daughter's young horse but she turned her over to me, and I love her to pieces..except learning to deal with a MARE) is a gorgeous dark buckskin - many call her grulla but I'm not certain that's technically correct). She is average size about 15h, with the exception of being way too easy a keeper and rather ummm...fluffy. I would love to have a white or black muletape halter for her, but those are out of the budget (unless my SS happens to make them!). We don't do blingy tack, with the exception of I had to buy the Fatgirl a new saddle and bought a ridiculously gorgeous tooled one in two tone medium/choc leather with copper spots and conchos. I went for a plain ranch saddle, then saw this one surrounded by a glow of light and heard angels singing. Sigh...it did fit her better and I got a heck of a deal. We don't barrel race..more everyday ranch riding,checking pastures, cattle, working up to light roping with her. My #1 desire in life for her is my very own tripping collar so I can quit using my daughter's - which has her name and queen titles stamped on them. Again.. way out of our budget!
- Information regarding your other pets
Ruger, the 3rd and favorite child according to the two leggeds, is my 100+ pound Catahoula, goes everywhere with me, and considers it his mission in life to protect me from anything or anyone he deems shady. He's in my avatar. Cannot express how much this dog means to me. He is my guard dog, lap dog, snuggle buddy, and one wicked SOB on cattle. A cool collar for him would be awesome. Several years ago my SS had one made for him - such a neat gift! His neck is 19-20"
- Other
As I said I will love anything my SS chooses! I wear a size small top and my jeans are 24x33 in the Rock 47 and 25L in the Ariat REAL jeans. Stalk me on FB (that's what I do with mine!) - Diane Albrecht. Most everything is public, but even if you aren't my SS shoot me a friend request - love keeping up with my BHW friends on there! | |
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Miss Laundry Misshap
Posts: 5271
| Figured out my issue and got my first big present ordered for my person!    | |
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 Elite Veteran
Posts: 795
Location: GODS country | You might be a little excited for SS if.......................your already DONE shopping!!!  Can't wait to ship to my buddy!!
Edited by ecranch 2017-11-03 11:22 AM
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 Extreme Veteran
Posts: 338
Location: NE TX | I feel so behind seeing that y'all have already finished or are almost done. I need to get busy for my person!!!!! | |
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Miss Laundry Misshap
Posts: 5271
| Flamin10 - 2017-11-03 11:28 AM I feel so behind seeing that y'all have already finished or are almost done. I need to get busy for my person!!!!!
I'm no where near done! I was just happy I got to order! LOL | |
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Elite Veteran
Posts: 897
Location: Glendive Mt. | I am super excited to be able to do this again.
- What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself?
I love the copper braclets with web backing from TL cooper designs or anything from her. I love anything that is breast cancer survivor as I am a survivor and usually dont buy for myself . I LOVE anything beaded, braclets, halters headstall, hatbands, dog collar ect.
- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix?
I like Horse related items or a mix. I am pretty easy. I love almost anything, last year I got the coolest hoody with my horses name on it. I love anything unique
- 3 specific items that you would love to recieve : I listed things above
- Favorite color
Purple or lime greeen
- Horse names, colors, sizes, etc.
My main girl is SS Fame, I call her Addie or Addie Angel, she is a 7 yo QH mare bay with only a white star. She wears a reg size halter and a size 80 sheet. My other horse is Diamond Cree He is retired but still gets riddden and played with. He is a sorrel with white blaze and wears reg size halter and size 80 sheet
- Information regarding your other pets:
My Dog is a Red Merle austrailian shephard named Hope .We have another Aussie named lilly but she is my husbands dog.
- Other
I also like to receive things from the state the person is from. | |
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Posts: 260
Location: Oregon | - What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself? Pictures of me and my mare barrel racing. A few photographers from races I've been to:
Julie Smith http://juliasmithphotography.zenfolio.com/
Pixel Worx (brn4d finals) http://www.pixelworxtexas.us/
- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix? I'd probably lean more towards horse related, but I'm up for anything! :)
- 3 specific items that you would love to receive ?????
- Favorite color - Lime green and orange
- Horse names, colors, sizes, etc.
My main horse/only one with a job: Skippin N Win N "Blitz" 8 year old liver chestnut QH mare. Size 78 blanket, size medium in sports medicine boots, size medium or large bell boots. I primarily use lime green on her. She loves treats, however she is allergic to corn, so any treats cannot have any corn in them.
My two free loaders (one is retired, one is constantly injured/abscessing):
Tucker - 18 year old palomino QH. He is retired and currently enjoying life where the most stressful part of his day is when breakfast is late. His main color was orange when we were racing.
Rocky - 13 year old cremello QH. He is 13 going on about 3 training/mentally wise and is usually either injured or has an abscess in one of his feet. He is Blitz's half brother (same dam) His primary color is turquoise and/or orange. I was sincerely hoping to make him Blitz's backup, but only being able to ride about 4-6 months out of the year with him due to abscesses, we're not making the progress I had hoped for, so he's one of the freeloaders who just hangs out... :)
- Information regarding your other pets I have 3 dogs (all are about 40-45 lbs). A 12 year old blue heeler named Jordan - hes my main hauling buddy, if the truck and trailer go somewhere, 99% of the time he's in it with me! A 6 year old yellow lab named Tiffany - she's the little princess of the house. Last but not least is our adoptee from Cabo San Lucas, a 3 year old kelpie named Perla. She is quite the character who we fell in love with while on vacation a few years back, so we decided to adopt her and bring her to America.
- Other - I'm on fb and love meeting new friends! Niki Davila
I don't have any two legged children - just my large and small 4 leggeds, but I do have a 10 month old niece who I just love to pieces! I'm not a fan of animal prints or much pink. I love Aztec and paisley designs. I'm a size medium/large in shirts (depending on how they fit) and a size 27 waist, long length jeans. I've recently fallen in love with twisted x moccasins (size 7). I love wild rags for winter time races, and pretty much live in hoodies, and as weird as it sounds, I absolutely hate wearing gloves. The only times I wear them are when I'm moving hay, and even then, I'm not comfortable with them. I love "fall" type scents - apple, pumpkin, etc. I love starbucks, but I don't drink coffee...
Edited by barrelchick617 2017-11-06 10:04 AM
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  Damn Yankee
Posts: 12390
Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | Thank you to those who offered to send hubby something,
unfortunately it doesn't look like I was selected to participate this year. Never received a PM or anything and it looks like everyone else has. | |
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Go Get Em!
Posts: 13503
Location: OH. IO | missroselee - 2017-11-06 9:23 PM
 Thank you to those who offered to send hubby something,Â
unfortunately it doesn't look like I was selected to participate this year. Â Never received a PM or anything and it looks like everyone else has.
Have you got a good address on him yet????:)))) | |
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Damn Yankee
Posts: 12390
Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | jake16 - 2017-11-06 9:27 PM missroselee - 2017-11-06 9:23 PM Thank you to those who offered to send hubby something,
unfortunately it doesn't look like I was selected to participate this year. Never received a PM or anything and it looks like everyone else has. Have you got a good address on him yet????: ) ) ) )
Finally got one from him over the weekend. | |
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Go Get Em!
Posts: 13503
Location: OH. IO | Yay!!!!!post here and I will write it down!!!:))))I bet he gets LOTS OF GOOD STUFF!!! | |
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