Thanks to Christi Oates for this graphic of one of her foals.

Paint Horse Christmas Wish List

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 My box arrived!  Hope my santa doesnt mind but i'm going to wait to open it till xmas.  Thanks Elaine

My mom and I went over to anna and tk's today to exchange gifts and open our ss packages together. I'm overwhelmed! My ss was very good to me. Let's see, where do I start? first thing out of the box was a real cute wooden wall clock, a puppy ornament, potpurri, an adorable hanging shell candle ( did i mention i love candles), a container with bath salts,lotion etc ( love that bath and body stuff too!) , a box of horse treats,new leadline ( always need those) decorative little mirror with glass horses, and a really cute large stuffed horse. Hope i didnt leave anything out. the postmark is from CA  and one of the bags inside was from a store in Norco   could my ss be Shari from CA?  THANK YOU so much   I love it all   Elaine in NJ
Your Santa is Mae West

Elaine Rammer:

Anything paint horse, horse in general, also love cats (have 7)  and my aussie. Med shirt.  as far as colors  the only colors I don't like are forest green or red.

WOW! My secret Santa included my daughter Caitlin in on the treats! A heavy box just arrived with MVP horse goodies in it(aroma therapy, coat
conditioner and shampoo) plus the cutest socks with horses on it(and even
little horse shoes on the bottom!) as well as a pair of socks for Caitlin too! Also included is a fragrant cinnamon bag full of potpourri and it is just awesome to smell such a heavenly scent from that! REALLY made my day and Caitlin's too! Thank you secret Santa; we are trying to figure out just who you be! Love ya!!

Your Santa is Terrie Price

Lori Daniels:

Horsey scrapbook stuff
Horse items of any kind
Training videos.(even used ones!)
Home-made goodies.(LOVE cookies!)
Adore anything Paint or ShihTzu.
Showing items.(I show just about every weekend!) like hoof-black, white
bands, aspirin, and psychotherapy treatment.

Your Santa is  Paula J.

Charity Caraway:

I collect vintage art-deco type horse figurines (from 30's-60's)-- prefer stylized looking figurines over realistic ones... show halter horses (Paints and QH) and also do a lot of trail riding... anything horsey related will work for me!  :)

Your Santa is Brenda Wharton

Michelle LaFay:

Any horse books, really anything horse or dog related. I like halter, wp, racing, trail and dressage & am a dog groomer with a mini schnauzer, a doberman and cats. I like anything horse related but the more realistic the better.

Thank you Susie in Oz for my wonderful gift.
I got a wallet and the most interesting sun catcher -
Gum Leaves....

Can you tell me more about it Susie, are Gum "Trees"
native to Australia ???

Your Santa is Liz Thompson

Linda Terrell:

I like anything horse related,I like pictures I can put on my walls in my computer room . I like unusal things like jackalopes and armadillos , so someone can send me one of them..LOL . I  can use anything for showing as I'm just starting this year.
My gelding is in red and green colors but my I am starting my black and white overo  filly this year so she can use a new halter and lead anything to get her started and I hadn't picked a color for her yet. so help me out..LOL  I wear a size lg in shirts.

Oh, thank you, thank you!

I got a siloutte of a cowboy hat that fits in next to my Tim Cox picture
perfectly! A cap and beef jerky, Oven mit and hot pad that blend in with my
kitchen like they were made for it. A really cute "Count Down to Christmas"
that I will have to move the beads on every morning. And oh, yes a magnet
and Santa figurine.

Your Santa is Dava Martin

Diana Thompson:

Paint horsy stuff
My geldings colors are teal or navy blue
books on paints t-shirts from different places - XL - blue, black red are favorite colors
Baseball Caps - especially from other states/countries
I am a computer junkie, so screen savers, etc work also (have the paint
horse one)

Ok, my Secret Santa gift arrived and Santa was very clever... thought it
was from the new stuff I just ordered at cowboy Christmas and thought
wow, that was fast ... the return address was a  business... Also, Santa
must know me!!  I love to do projects on the Nev-R-Dun Ranch and I got a
really neat 5 piece cutter set, very handy! I also got a brand new purple
halter and new vet wrap, ( thanks for the purple!!) some Body lotion
cloths, Batherapy, and a whole bath set.... how did Santa know I LOVE my
bath!!!  Thank you Santa!!!  What great gifts!  Now, let me see... who
lives in Georgia???  This was so much fun, Beth

Your Santa is Donna Moore

Beth M

I really like most anything!  I am a size small, I love candles, anything for the horses.  Hmm, let's see the only thing I need is a one of the neck wraps from Patchwork , size med..ha ha..No, really, whoever gets me, I like just about anything.  The only thing I don't need is t shirts... never wear them.  Other than that, have fun!  I have two mares right now. One red roan and one sorrel tovero.

I got my Secret Santa gift from Hesperia, California and of course, I couldn't wait.  I got:
a 6 qt hunter green feed bucket
polar fleece 3 tube tail wrap - hunter green w/velcro closures sponge
hunter green curry/scrub brush
green mane/tail comb green body brush
a super sweet Xmas card mulling spices for cider/wine a bottle of Vanilla Musk cologne - how did you know I wore that?
French Vanilla ground coffee - how did you know that's my favorite?
Wonderful, wonderful Xmas surprise.  Thanks so much.  Now then, who knows who this person is?  Come on, 'fess up.

Your Santa is Judy Burd

Donna Moore:

Favorite colors for horses:  hunter or kelly green, halter, hunter under saddle or western pleasure is what we show.

Well.....Home I come from mailing out some Xmas letters & my latest CAT
scan, and what do I find?  A BOX on my front step!!  From Greenacres,
WA....HMMMMM.
Inside, what do I find, but a cute t-shirt with a picture of a paint horse....that says "Wet Paint"; a cute little ornament, a great 'in ranch colors' lead rope (even the cotton with the big bull snaps like I like!!), and some hand lotion (how did my SS know that my hands are ALWAYS dry?!).
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!  To my SS!!!!!
What fun to have an early Christmas!  I opened the box immediately....and 2
of the 4 wrapped gifts.  : )  I stopped and thought about it for about 2 minutes before I couldn't resist and opened the rest.  L
Thank you to my SS, and to Shari for putting the list together!!!
NOW....I did a little research and snooping around.  GreenAcres, WA is where my package was sent from.....and Spokane is the closest of any of the list
members who are listed on the PHL website....so could my SS be Kym Stumph? Whomever.....Thanks again!  : )  Brought a smile to my face, for sure!!!
Everyone have a happy day!

Your Santa is Kym Stumph

Christi Oates:

Our barn colors are hunter green/tan.  We are breeders, so any "foal" supplies are always helpful.  We have a tack room monster (similar to the washing machine/dryer sock eating monster L) so brushes, hoof picks, spray bottles, currys, mane/tail brushes are always helpful.  I collect Breyer horses...and don't mind 'used' at all if in good condition.  (Finally had to
stop looking at eBay's section.....too expensive)  I've been really wanting a Mister Mister....he was the neatest gelding.  (but that will be too much) Other than that, I love horsey T-shirts (roomy, so X-Lg) and anything patriotic....especially if it involves horses and flags.  : )

Far and wide she looked and looked, scanning the dreary horizon for Dales race car or even Heidi in her revved up postal...station wagon?
But alas, I sit at work today, still coughing and swearing because this
case of bronchitis is getting me down, and ring ring goes my telephone!
My private line, who could it be? It was Kevin, . . . my 17 year old son, telling me a guy driving the big brown truck (but it wasn't Dale) dropped off what could possibly be my secret santa gift! OH JOY! I needed a smile put on this face today! Five p.m. hit, and I was out of there in a blink of an eye! I raced home, a white blurr on I-10. I came
in the door and was met by . . . Kevin, (my son) holding a good sized white box with a grin from ear to ear. Open it now mom, come on open it now. Nah, I think I'll wait for Christmas, I said with my eyes glimmering playfully. Well, really, how could I tell this 17 year old going on 2, that I was going to wait? So I grabbed the box out of his hands, and said, get the sissors, get a knife, my SS has really done up this package tight! First the card, a merry christmas from my secret santa. I said oh no! Don't even do this to me! then, I pulled out one
big box and 2 others from inside. OH MY! This is the greatest! A beautiful western picture frame, just what a wanted (and needed too!), then 2 beautiful western ornaments; cowboy boots and gun/holster with sheriffs star! I love them!! So did KEVIN, evidently, his eyes sparkling. Then the big box. I had KEVIN's help with this one, he just
couldn't stand it any more! Oh my gosh! What a great suprise. Something I've wanted for years! Thanks for getting all the hints your little elf gave you! There in the box was a welcome sign. Complete with barn and horse looking out over the 1/2 door of it's stall, and ah! a jack russell terrier to boot! I mean it, what a thrill! Thank you so much for
making my holidays brighter Secret Santa, from the Landsing Michigan
area, which took me half the evening to figure out! Guessed who he is???????
Hee hee.

Your Santa is Kevin Hurd

Jamie McKay:

Hmmm, trying to get new colors together for my bay tob, so red and black are his colors, also purple and royal blue are great for my other two.
I was also thinking of current videos or books on conditioning halter horses, or hunt seat equitation. I would also love country or horsey decorations for my home.
Anything horse is fine.

Your Santa is Karen Roy

Paula Johnson:

hmm....I am going to show some horses this next year, and keep thinking of all kinds of things that would help.
My favorite color is purple and I do like all kinds of things, including reading books and my tshirt size is an XL to be comfy.

My Secret Santa was here!!!!  I came home and found a BIG envelope leaning
against my door ... from Coolah, New South Wales!  My gift is a neato travel
rug, a blanket that folds up into this big pocket to become a pillow!  It is
made from this cool fabric that has all kinds of logos & ads for Australian
companies/products.  So cool!  Guess now I have to go to the secret santa
page and try to figure out who lives in New South Wales

Your Santa is Ron Gleeson

Kym Stumph:

I would like a Journal subscription, or stuff for my house ... the horse is for sale and seems to have all the junk she needs LOL.  I'm not sure what to ask for ... as I do have tons of decorative stuff but bought a new fixer upper house this spring and need fixer upper stuff!  Gift card from Home Depot? My favorite colors are blue & green, and I wear a size 2X t shirt

Hi all!!!
Well, my SS arrived NOT once but Twice 2 days in a row. The 1st package came by the US mail, it came in a pretty red package with bows and candy canes I opened it right a way there was the biggest thing of Cowboy Magic the one
that takes out the green on my babies White spots, I use it all the time and
love it, along with the cutest Christmas Card with running horses on it, and
telling me to look for a box to come. The 2nd box came UPS, I was in my
office doing though nasty bills you get this time of year.  On my way out to
the to mail the bills, I open the door, there was an UPS notice there. "Boy
was I really bummed," I looked at the notice to see when they would return,
BUT TO MY SURPRISE it said under bucket. When I picked up the bucket there was the other package. In it was the most beautiful LEANIN' TREE mug it had a White Stallion rearing up  with three horses running, the saying on the mug "The Future Belongs to those who  Believe In The Beauty Of There Dreams," but, I hope my SS won't mind if I use it for my Hot Chocolate with little White m Marshmallows [that match the White Stallion] also in there was a Hunter Green Yearling Halter something I really needed. My little one has already warn it and fits just fine. Thank you ever so much for your
thoughtfulness. As I know who my SS is as she signed the card LOL Shari
Pratt.  A Big OL' "HATS OFF" for are own SANTA MOM........ SHARI  Pratt, For putting this all together for us again this year.

I am loving these Santa's! Deciding to put my name on the package and my address.. But this clever Santa even signed my name. Sorry Mae west, I am not your Santa

Shari

Your Santa is Pat Smith

Mae West:

1)Country style switch plates (for light switches single or double)
2)Weanling Halter (have 2 babies due in Jan.)
3)Country slippers / socks
4)12' cotton lead
5)Main tamer (2yo)
6)Country ball cap
7)         A SILVER SHOW HALTER, WEANLING SIZE (hahahahahaha)

anything Country......   from T-shirts (XL) to feed
buckets (never enough) 

Thank you to my SS the horse clock will be the first item to go on display in my new home, it arrived safe & sound, needed cherring up so I took a peek! Had to try the candy - only 1 for now yummy!

Your Santa Cindy Weller

Suzie MacDougal:

I like horse items, into purples,
mauves, stud colours are yellow & white (for my palomino stud & his babies
not that i've been able to show much lately), books, tapes, cd's,arty
things, clothes, homemade items - guess iam a bit of a packrat in that i
like to collect.

got my gift from my secret Santa today too...I only get the mail about twice per week so it may have been there a few days....sorry...it was a wonderful surprise and I got all sorts of neat things and goodies.  Here is a brief list of what I got...

First there was the most wonderful card in it...and a very thoughtful little message that really warmed my heart and made my day a bit brighter then there was all sorts of candies (truffles oh yummy) and cookies and other edible goodies...a bottle of perfume and one that I really like....a very pretty little angel pin for me to always wear and have with me.....all sorts of various picture frames and photo albums to put some of the snapshots of my sons in and it was just what I wanted....then there was a red bucket, sponge, curry comb, comb and brush...I am sure I am forgetting something...but I would love to know who my SS was so I can personally thank them...it was just so wonderful and I really enjoyed all the contents...so SS whomever you are...a huge THANK YOU.....Sincerely, Susan Prouty

Your Santa is Jim Burd

Susan Prouty:

My two sons that died last spring...I know that is not going to happen...a job..picture frames...those ones with all the smaller areas so I can frame more pics of the boys growing up from my snapshots.  Anything horse related...peace...some happiness...my other two boys to try to find a way to be happier and deal with their brothers death better

Well my Secret Santa gift arrived in Hereford, AZ today...  My Santa was very generous she sent me a gorgeous one ear headstall for showing...   Thank you so Much...
Lori in AZ

Your Santa is Susan Prouty

Lori Talbot:

Anything having to do with horses.  Would love to get some great show tips or products to help me get started ie: video's or books.  Any colors for shirts and such are fine shirt size is L or XL.  The horse colors are  Stretch Purple and Black,  Hannah Burgundy, And so far for Bailey he is in Dark Blue.  Actually I am very easy to please and would be happy with anything that is sent.  I hope we have as much fun this year as we did with it last year.

Well, I guess it's just my day to write!
I received a package with very little return address on it, PO Box in Coola
Australia but nothing that says it's my SS...  I don't THINK i know anyone in
Coola... so is this my secret santa gift?
you can tell Michele and she can tell me if you want to keep your identity
secret.  ;-)
btw... since i'm leaving for the holidays, I will be opening mine tomorrow
night.   I don't want to fill my luggage with unopened presents for me...
rather fill them with presents for the kids!
Take care and happy holidays

Nobody is 'fessin' up so I'm going to assume I don't have a secret admirer in
Australia (dang it!) but do have a Secret Santa.
My unsigned package arrived yesterday and it's SO cute.   It's called a travel rug and it's a pretty Australian patterned blanket that folds all up
into a pouch making a pillow.   Nice soft flannely stuff on the inside.
Really cute and USEFUL!
Thanks Secret Santa from OZ.   I may have to migrate there are so many nice
people down under!
Tisa

Your Santa is Carol Gleeson

Tisa McKim

Horsey colors are purple and bright blue.   My favorite is purple.  I don't have any particular needs or wishes.  so whatever is fine by me.

Oh my gosh! My SS gift came today. There is a cute wrapped present and a tin of the BEST homemade fudge inside. The tin wasn't wrapped so I helped
myself. <g>
Should I open now or wait??

Ok, you guys talked me into it! (not that I need much encouragement)<g>

I opened the box and there were two tissue wrapped items in it. The first
item I opened was a Christmas ornament of a snowman in a cowboy boot. The
second one was a snowman on a saddle! They are so cute! How'd you know I
just LOVE snowmen??? I'm decorating in snowmen this year!

The second tissue item has two more Christmas ornament. These are of "old" cowboys and their arms & legs move. One has a wanted sign and gun and the other one is swinging a lasso. I love Christmas ornaments and collect them.
Did I put that in my wish list? hmmmm My SS sure does know me pretty well.
Shari, please ask my SS for their recipe for that fudge! I have never been
able to make fudge and this is just so yummy. I must try it.
Santa, thank you so very much for the gifts. They are most appreciated and I
will think of you every year when I hang my ornaments. I have a "Hodge podge" type tree and every ornament has it's own story. I love to reminisce each year when we do the tree.

Your Santa is Pauline Crofford

Terrie Price:

Anything horsey! I love the Elmer figurines, German Shepherd dogs and
Paint horses. We show halter, showmanship & WP so any "grooming"
supplies are appreciated. Love homemade goodies (cookies, candies etc.).
My horse's colors are teal/purple and the other one is navy/silver.
Horse videos would be great esp. trail. Would LOVE to have the new Tim
Kimura trail video.
I would also love a regional calendar from my secret santa.

Hello All !  Secret Santa came through our town today.  He stopped & dropped
off a nice little package for Me, Judy.  I waited for my other half to get home so we could open it together.
     I couldn't any be any happier.  I love my "puggies," and my horses....This Secret Santa remember both of them.
     In one package there was a Beautiful Pug Mug for my collection, and incidentally a new one that I didn't have.  So that is a really welcome addition.
     Second package contained a very nice set of Western Decor Salt and
Pepper Shakers.  They are a flaxen color with 2 Paint Horses on the front,
and a paint foal on the back. They match the Western placemats I received from another friend.  Can't beat that!  However the S & P Shakers went right up on a shelf in the Dinning Room!
     There was a Working Cowboy Association Christmas tree Ornament that you Put your own small photo in.  Rustic and very cute!
     Last but not least, CANDY!!  SUGARLESS CANDY!!  Thank you!  Even non Diabetics would love this new kind that is sweetened with Splenda.
     Thank you, and a "Tip of the Hat" to my Secret Santa. This is a very
thoughtful and tasteful gift.
     Secret Santa had a return address from Buena, NJ.
     Thanks again, Judy

Your Santa is Elaine Rammer

Judy Burd

Anything Western, Horsy or "Pug" dog related Sugar Free Hard Candy's (Walmart) Constant Comment Tea (local grocery store) Small Picture frames
     Something Home made is always especially welcome *If out of County...Paint Horse Journal would be Wonderful
Send all the "Ho Ho Ho's" and
"Merry Christmas Wishes" you can spare!
          Any thing sent will be appreciated! ****Exception**** If it eats, bites, barks, slithers, smells or messes in the house...Please don't send! (We have enough of those) 

I was out in the shop, 'T'was a miserable day... seems all the blown motors come my way.
 I was up to my elbows, in a motor overhaul... when my wife Hollers out..." Where are y'all?"
 Seems you've had a Visitor.
 Who brought some Christmas Cheer...
 ....then I heard my her say:
 "...Your Secret Santa was here"
 Then she held up a box,  For my wondering eyes to see....and she pointed at the name ...Sure enough, ... it was addressed to ME!
 I put down the parts as quick as a flash
 ...and my wrenches...how they flew!
 .......Forget that old engine..
      ...My Secret Santa came through!
 I opened the box, being sure to take care,  'didn't want to damage anything in there!
 I found 4 pedigree's... one for each stud I stand,  '80's Paint Journals with Picture of ansesters... AND...
 A pair of Gloves Made of Deer Skin
 Fleece lined and so soft to the touch!
 Who would have thought  a Secret Santa would bring so much?
 There was a hoof pick, & a red rubber curry ....Only a horse person knows what you need when you're in a hurry!
 I know "My Wish List" my Santa did read!
 There was set of splint boots in Burgundy... Santa knew Ranch Colors are Burgundy & Gray!
 I guess all you list members know,...
 This "Secret Santa" really made my day!
 What a Great Santa, this year drew my name...  I am nominating her to:
     "THE SECRET SANTA HALL OF FAME"

Your Santa is Susan Larken

Jim Burd

Ranch Colors are Burgundy and gray
Sweat Shirt GRAY 2X or 3X Ear muffs
Winter Stocking Hat Horse Brushes, Curry comb, Hoof picks, etc.
Letters for belt   JIM (3/4" - 1")
Light weight Gloves (Large)
Gift Certificate for Walmart or Kmart
Paint Horse Journal WOULD APPRECIATE SNOW FOR CHRISTMAS!!
     (Even a little rain would do.)
Heres wishing everybody....
"A Very Merry Christmas"
and
"A barn full of Colored Foals for the New Year!"

Hi.. got my secret Santa gift today also.. came in a paint horse envelope
and it was a renewal of my subscription to the journal... so THANK YOU!!!!
Couldn't have came at a better time.. I just got my notice for my last 2
issues..
LOVE my journals.. so GREAT gift..

Your Santa is Lori Daniels

Cindy Weller

I really don't know what to say,,,
a paint horse journal subscription,  large sweatshirt, leather insulated gloves..
anything horse related for the computer.
I am easy to please,,,  so surprise me with anything!!

Secret Santa Surprise

It was a cold (for Texas!) and windy Christmas Eve Day when Santa's elf drove to Teskey's Tack Store in Weatherford, TX.   You see, a little bird had told Santa that the Killicks would be visiting that store on Christmas Eve.  The Killicks had come up from down under and were visiting the great state of Texas for the holidays! 
Santa's elf had been under the weather with the reindeer flu and hadn't made it to the Hertig Ranch yet (where the Killicks were staying in the Hertig Inn), but after collaborating with Dee Hertig, plans were slyly made for the rendezvous at Teskeys Tack Store! 
Santa's elf had a bit of a time trying to convince the Teskey's store employee to play a part in this delivery, but after some whispered explanations, the guy finally agreed - although he looked at Santa's elf as if he/she had come from the North Pole without a brain! 
And so it was that the store employee (should we call him another one of Santa's helpers?) summoned Ron and handed him a small box with a card.    Upon opening the card, Ron would read "To Ron.... from your Secret Santa!"   
All the rest of the day, Santa's elf giggled, laughed and smiled - just thinking of how Ron must've been surprised when he got that Secret Santa gift in a tack store in Texas on Christmas Eve Day!  
So...Merry Christmas to all (and especially to Ron & Michele, Dee & Jack)

Merrily,
Santa's elf

Your Santa is Yvonne Thompson

Ron Killick:

Any thing western and I do leather work and I wear a XL t-shirt.

Since Ron is modest. I will add to his list.  Ron likes silver also. Silver saddle/blanket sets, silver buttons and such for his leatherwork.

Your Santa is Donna Bennett

Michele Killick:

Any thing would do but I do a lot of craft stuff and I wear a size Medium in a t-shirt. Western style stuff for my hair

Hi I came home and found a gold package on the grain sacks under the car port on some grain sacks boy ss knows when to come when your not home. it had my return address on it but the post mark was Delta Ut. munnnn
 So I open it  had a purple bucket, horse cookies, sweat scraper. hoof pick, and shampoo and conditioner. Thanks Darlene
Your Santa is Tiffany Hirst

Darlene Beplate

things I would like a hard can hat box for my show hat. my colors are purple 2x tee shirts or sweat shirts horsie things or I use big D halter's need colt size.

Your Santa is Christi Oates

Suzy Marx

I collect horse figures, mostly stylized...any era is fine...
Any horse items are fine too...Epic needs a new purple halter, although leopard coloring would also work.  I'm very easy to please when it comes to gifts, I like yard art and anything to do with flowers in the yard.  Even gardening gloves are good, size small only though.   Okee, I'll admit it, I like STUFFF!   I'd like one of those rice brushes too.   =:-D

My Secret Santa didn't think I was a bad girl after all! :-)
    My computer has been "up and down" and the ISP I use switched it's mail protocol, then had a major hardware crash.  Somehow with all that I didn't get the e-card that Santa sent to tell me that my gift was a subscription to
the PAINT HORSE JOURNAL!!!  YIPEE!  I miss my journal and will be SO happy to receive it again.  My husband and I took a very early retirement to start our own wood business this year.  About the time our income stopped and the business expenses soared, my Journal subscription ran out.  I just never did
get the finances gathered up to renew it.  So this is an excellent gift for
me.
    Thank you, thank you! Linda!  I will really enjoy the gift from you all year long.
    Merry Christmas everyone on the list!  May you all have a wonderful
coming year!

Your Santa is Linda Terrell

Donna Bennett

Paint Journal or any other horse magazine subscription, video tapes (yes, even used ones) of horse training or herd
dog training, books, artist's oil paints, or X-L tee-shirts (long sleeved, short sleeved or tank).  We're trying to sell about all our horses, so don't need tack, but maybe some Whup-Ass! :-)

Received my secret santa gift.  It was a gorgeous western candle holder and 3 bags of horsey treats from Jamie McKay.  I had Jamie last year but that was okay with me that I got her again this year.

Your Santa is Jamie Mckay

Pauline Crofford

I like anything that is horsey or western.  I have both QH and Paints.  I can only wear silver jewelry.  My shirt size in a t-shirst is an XL and my favorite color is red.  My horses colors are black and red.  I had a lot of fun doing this last year, so I can't wait to do it again

Your Santa is Michelle Lafay

Carol Gleeson      

I am a avid reader, Large T Shirts,earrings

Ron Gleeson

size xlarge in t shirts and he likes County and Western etc

What a nice surprise to find a package from my SS from Australia in today's
mail! :)
Inside, a beautiful shirt from the New South Wales Paint Horse Assn, a laser
sticker of the flag of Australia, and a neat ball point pen! Thank you very
much, Michele K., for the great gifts!

Your Santa is Michele Killick

Susan Larkin:

Hey thanks Secret Santa!!
My gift arrived yesterday and of course I couldn't wait until Christmas to open it :)
I got a beautiful candle holder with red and green candles to put in it.   A ceramic horse and a cool horse hitch cover!
Thanks Secret Santa

Your Santa is Patti McGraw

My friend Elaine just left, we are both still in the dark as to who our Secret Santas are. We have our suspicions. I'm guessing Mae West was mine, since I think she is from CA and the return address was Diamond W. I even checked out all the packing papers everything was from Chico so I went to our website to look at hometowns and websites. Hey! we really need to update that stuff!!
Anyway, whoever my  Secret Santa is is no slouch, I received the cutest thing. Its a cookie jar (will be filled with horse treats!!) in the shape of a horse trailer!!!   I absolutely LOVE it! Thanks Secret Santa, you are the best! Anna

Your Santa is Mary Finch

Anna Meade

Thank You Secret Santa You made my day.

I was so feeling like I really wanted Christmas to be over and the spirit was
all gone and as I picked up my mail today a nice big package was there for
ME.  A yearling halter and lead in purple and black Our race colors.  A
bucket to feed my baby, now that he has his own bucket maybe he will let the
other colts eat the grain out of the other buckets (he is a little hog).  A
mane and tail comb to brush out all of his tangles, some wonderful treats to
feed him (although my darling hubby says that he wants them for the race
horses LOL).  And a beautiful horsey calendar, I almost got one the other day
but decided I would wait and now I have one for the new year.  Thank You,
Thank You, Thank You, it is everything that I need.
Your Santa is Bob Caldwell

Dava Martin:

We race quarter horses so anything to do with QH racing is great, Purple and Black are our racing colors.  I can use anything in a yearling size, it has been a couple of years since I have had a yearling and some where in the move my Yearling size tack has vanished.  My new home is decorated native American and western decor.  I am currently in apprenticeship in an alternative healing Program and love anything to do with crystals, light therapy, aromatherapy and herbal healing.

OMG......my secret santa must have thought I was a good girl this
year.......shhhhhh......don't want to disappoint her now!  My gift was
safely wrapped inside and arrived with nary a broken piece....yippeeee.
I have the NEATet lamp and shade to add to my western motiff collection!!!!  The base is a western saddle, complete with lariart rope, spurs, and saddle bag.  The shade is laced with rawhide all around the brim, while the shade itself depicts two horse and riders with trees
in-between.  Simply awesome.  This would have been plenty all by itself,
but then I found another package.....almost missed it cause it was very flat and thin!!!!  WOW....a CD........."IAN TYSON......ALL THE GOOD' UNS"........now I have GOT to go listen to this!!!!  I know I am in for
a treat!!!  THANK YOU.....THANK YOU....THANK YOU....to my very special secret santa!!!!!!  Basing my guess on the postmark, I am going to guess my secret santa is Anna Meade......am I right?????

Your Santa is Anna Meade

Beverly Floyd

Actually, I am blessed that my "needs" (and "wants") are few, so I had to give some thought to what I could list to help my secret santa.  I am very easily pleased and will be grateful for ANYTHING I recieve, even if it is something I do not mention!  A years subscription to the PHJ is something that would remind me monthly of my secret santa....:-)
(I believe my current subscription ends in another month or so.)  I have been wanting a pair of RED flannel pj's (two piece, long bottoms....size medium), and so far have been unsuccessful at finding them.  I love
candles, western picture frames (any size), and costume jewelry.  Flea market bargains (anything with a western/horse theme.....rusty and used are even better!!!)  If my secret santa is blessed with a talent at
crafting.....homemade items are always welcome in my home.  Hope this helps.

Boy Howdy, the Santa's are alive and well in California....I have already rec'd my gift, what a surprise!....Couldn't wait to open it, I got 3 Snowman decorative towels, 2 snowmen stocking stuffers, and a cinnamon roll candle, and a peppermint bow pin on a bookmark....THANKS SO MUCH.....I better get busy on my shopping now!.....Merry Early Christmas....!!!!!.....What Fun....

I just want mine and Otis's Secret Santa to know how very much we appreciate the gifts!...They even match!....All my cute towels and everything are snowmen and the same color as Otis's HUGE Christmas stocking full of goodies!....We couldn't wait to open it, Chuck put the box down on the floor, and Otis was determined to see what he got, so we helped him open his present....OMG....he was spinning in the kitchen floor....barking, and running, and mouthing everything!.....It was way too cute!....He has enough toys from his Secret Santa to last the whole year!....Chew toys of all sizes, stuffed toys, balls, you name it!...We decided he was just too overwhelmed to handle it all at once, so we are giving him a few for his size now, and saving some for later!....Thank you sooooo much for his gifts, and mine!...What thoughtfulness, and what great gifts....If my Secret Santa that mailed everything from Canyon Lake, CA, will please stand up, I'll get you pictures of Otis will all his goodies tomorrow...he has his first "baby" check-up in just a while, so he'll be needing his toys tonight for comfort!....lol....Thanks again sooooo much!....

Your Santa is Kim Lewis

Jill Stanton 

Jill wants a Superior Halter Mare 

Your Santa is Ana Caldwell

Pat Ashworth

Hi everyone

I got my SS gift.  My Santa was good to me this year.  I got a very nice southwestern clock with horses on it and some really cool copper horse windchimes.    I love my gifts.... I must have been a good girl...8^)

My Santa is from Arizona.....how many memebers from there?  LOL

Your Santa is Lori Talbot

Michele Gallegos

Brenda Wharton

Oh my gosh!! I love it! I got a paint horse clock with MY NAME on
it!!!!!!!! And a horse mouse pad which I needed a new one. And a certificate!!! Oh thank you Lorraine for the gifts! They are way cool! I am going to put the clock up by my computer! I would have responded sooner, but our Jack Russell "Terror" got into something she should not have gotten into. and I will leave it at that. I was in disarray and called the vet. Dr Carol told me she would pass what she "inhaled". Dr Carol told me the worst thing she ever removed was a brassiere from a dog. and the bad thing about that was it was not the wife's bra size.
So, anyhow, I hope everyone had a great Christmas.

Your Santa is Lorraine Terashita

Mary Finch

Gift certificate for Hobby horse 

Any show slinkys  38 or XL (for me)

Hunter Green show sheet size 80           

Hunter green sleazy

Someone to band my horse year around, lol!!

Wool show blankets

I do not mind used in good shape

Show clothing that would work for me.

I have a Red Dun tobiano Gelding. He is a WP pony. No English bones in that body, lol! He will be 3 this coming year.

I also have a coming 2 year old chestnut overo colt minimal white that will be very rider ie…

I can use any show tack that would work for them .

One of my favorite thigs to collect is “Gimmick Bits” I have a vast collection from over the years. I love to collect them & hang on th wall as collection pieces. No framed art because my walls are old plaster.  

Any questions if you are lost about me… ask Ron & Michele Killick… I think they know me better than I know me self, LOL!!

My ultimate wish… we all win in the show ring and NO ONE, or Any creature of God Ever goes hungry & we live in peace!!

Would like to thanks my Santa for the wonderful gifts

 A ceramic Cactus , which fits nice in the decor of my home. 2 copper/brass
type bells, one is like a wind chime and the other is a bunch of grapes that
sounds like sleigh bells.

 Thanks so much , Kevin

Your Santa is Diana Thompson

Kevin Hurd

Anything to do with horses and favorite colors are Hunter Green and Burgundy

Your Santa is Suzie MacDougal

Liz Thompson

I received a phone call this morning asking if I was coming into town.  Our
postal carrier didn't want to try to track me down here on this ranch.  He has tried before and not found me.  I said yes I would come into town.  I waited until I got home to open it and this is what I received.
1. Two lead ropes, with the bull snaps.  Those I really like for they hold up so well.  I really needed them too.
2. A Bottle of Anais Anais Perfum.  I am not into too much of this kind of stuff but this is one of my favorits!  I also was out of it and even a cowgirl needs to smell nice.
3. A Picture frame that is just darling, there is a dancing Elmer type horse
on the side with a pair of old boots, Hat & rope.  Now do I put a picture of
one of my grandchildren in it or of one of my horses.  I just love it.
4. A Key chain made of leather with a councho on it.  Reminds me of kinda
southwestern. Never can have too many key chains, on a ranch you have more
then one truck, tracktor and so on.
5.  An Elmer's horse Coffee cup,  with my daughter and Bonnie Graham always sending me coffee from Seattle this will be put to good use.
6.  Last but not least A Candle that smells oh so good.  The Fragrance says
Christmas Eve.
I know who my Secret Santa is.  Thank you so much Beverly Floyd.  Now how
did you do all that shopping when you needed to rest.  You truly are a sweet
heart and yes you seem to always put other way ahead of your self.

Your Santa is Beverly Floyd

What is the best thing after a horrible day? To come home and find a HUGE
box sitting at my door! My Secret Santa this year was wayyyy tooooo
generous. I got some really cool huckleberry flavored coffee syrup. (I
love flavored coffees) And a vanilla candle that was made in Galilee, the
Holy Land. I loved that. Some really neat smelling incense, I can't place
the scent. My Santa wrote it on the bag though, I just can't remember it.
And last but by no means least, I got a super neat hay bag embroidered
with a playing sorrel horse, like Skamper. Although she is a tad too
large these days for much playing.<g>
Thank you Secret Santa from the state of Washington!!
Your Santa is Shari Pratt

Kim Lewis

Well, unless someone can figure out how to make it RAIN, my wish list is
pretty simple:

Cat things, like knickknacks, etc., smelly things, i.e. candles or
potpourri, or horsie treats.
Thanks for doing this again this year!

I received my Secret Santa gift yesterday!!!
It came priority mail and had instructions written on the outside of the box that said to open ASAP...so of course I did! I expected something perishable with those kinds of instructions.. But was not disappointed when they weren't..I received 4 nice votif candles..two are vanilla..two burgandy colored and sweet smelling..not sure of the scent.. and...a wonderful Season Greetings sign made of wood..with a gorgeous overo paint horse on it.
This was made by Bay Mare Designs in PA...so that made me wonder if my Santa is from the east.. then..I noticed the post mark was from TX..hm...I 'll have to do some research and see who all is from TX..  I believe my Santa is creative..the pretty printing indicates that...and friendly...there are  happy faces drawn all over...  :-))
(of course everyone here is friendly...  <G>
Anyway...thanks so much...what great gifts!!!

Your Santa is Charity Caraway

Pat Smith

Any Driving or Natural Horseman books or videos..used are great.
Weanling or  Yearling halters...
Books on Alternative Therapy/homeopathics..etc..
Horsey T-shirts size L.
Horsey calendar
Anything else horsey that strikes Santa's fancy..I'm not at all fussy.
Ranch Colors are F. Green and Lavender

Shari, I can't log on to my other account right now so I couldn't send a note to the list, but I did receive my Secret Santa gift and it is wonderful!  I got two videos and I've already watched half of one.  Thanks so much to my Secret Santa.

Your Santa is Shorty Kallechy

. Karen Roy

I love scented candles and body lotions...
Any Cleve Wells stuff, Ray Hunt, Buck Branaman

I knew it was my secret santa by the beautiful horse picture on the box!  I received a gorgeous breyer 2002 christmas ornament, and a breyer kit to make my own horse ornaments (looking forward to trying those for sure).  There were also 5 pairs of socks! (Always need more socks)  Thank you very much Sharon, your gifts were perfect!

Your Santa is Sharon Miller

Lorraine Terashita:

Horse videos
Horse books
Horse magazines
Breyer horses
Horse Christmas decorations
Anything for maintenance from hoofpicks on up, no colorpreference.
This is all I can think of, I'd really love anything at all!  This is
going to be fun.

Your Santa is Jill Stanton

Melissa Adkins

Cowboy Magic detangler
vanilla scented candles
fly masks with ears....horse size
fly spray
anything with african animal........my living room is done in this theme
anything with blk&whit paints
picture frames
big baggy sweat shirts  XXL i love them huge!
anything with my farm name on it.......TikiPaints (colors are blk,and royal blue)
leather halters (horse size)
leather leads with a chain
t-shirts with horses or funny sayings on them or my farm name (same size as sweat shirts)
video or books on clicker training
SOMEONE to break by 2 yr old LOL
Anything i can use for my horses

I got my SS today, it couldn't have come at a better time. Ive been so depressed. First my horse had colic sugary. Now my best breeding cat is in the hospital as of last night for a sudden and very unexplained bleeding disorder. Its breaking my heart to see her in pain and distress.
On my way to the vet today I seen a long red package sticking out of my mailbox. And man was it wrapped up tight! :-)
I got the most beautiful heavy duty hay bag with a pretty painted pony embroidered on the front of it.
Hmm, wonder who sews AND does embroidery :-)
And its even my farm colors! Tiel and black.Now who would know that ? ;-)
I think I know :-)
THANKS YOU SS. You made my day!

Your Santa is Darlene Beplate

Deanna Morehouse

and a wonderful box of great items it is!  Thanks Shari, lol just kidding. I know it is from Texas, Dallas area I think. although it has Shari's return addy. My secret Santa is Artistic, beautiful hand painted welcome sign, and likes to give a good grooming I bet, ( two very nice brushes) is like myself...still very young at heart no matter what age (a breyer X-mas horse, a wonderful cuddly little cow and a great cow-cowboy ornament) and a vet wrap and bath cloth(always need on hand). I don't know who it is yet but will figure out who my wonderful Santa was. (might need some help, lol) Any hints???   Thanks, Ana

Your Santa is Suzy Marx

Ana Caldwell

Your Santa is Ron Killick

Robin Hutchins

I am Mae West's Husband and I saw how much fun you were having and I wanted to join in

country T-shirts xxx
weanling halter
yearling halter
waterer for the wall
foal feeder
buckets,hoof pick,rake
anything you like I will like (for a guy that is)

My husband Bob was thrilled to receive his SS gifts from Downunder...
The magazines and Books are great as well as a stunning calendar. A nice rope yearling halter and brush that will come in very handy.All this and a gorgeous key ring that I have not seen since he opened the package, lol.
Tammy Stephens we want to thank you very much for your great gifts, Bob really is enjoying them.  Ana and Bob

Your Santa is Tammy Stephens

Bob Caldwell

Anything that makes barn chores easier on a husband. ballcaps are good, T-shirts- x large. I enjoy golf but rarely get to play on course and usually end up playing on computer.  Redskins are my Football team, well they have been for years, what can I say. The wife says this years colt is mine so a new halter for him might be nice or a brush or two since the dog seems to eat them. Merry Christmas to all

Ok, I couldn't wait and I finally opened my gifts.
      I believe my Secret Santa is Pam Logsdon from Nebraska. -- Am I right??
 :-)
Right or wrong, here's what I received:

               A black Tobiano made out of clothes pins.  ~It
            looks just like my Tess!

               A BEAUTIFULLY painted glass(?) or ceramic(?) figurine of a
beautiful paint carousel horse -- with the name "P Logsdon" painted on the
inside of it's left hind leg.  The horse is painted just like I imagine the
Indians of days long past would've "painted" and decorated their horses.  A pole for the carousel horse to be mounted on and a brown stand painted like wood -- I think it's the part of the carousel the horse would be mounted to.
An adorable jar FULL of some of my most favorite candy -- all wrapped in
Christmas foils.
Oh!  I'm right about the identity of my SS -- there is an envelop and inside
is an entry tag that says "Grand Champion"  and Pam Logsdon from Trenton.
And a note that says this should stay with the horse.
How beautiful it all is!  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, Pam!  Everything is just perfect and oh so thoughtful!
I already have the horses on display!  :-)
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!
         Love and Peace to all

Your Santa is Pam Logsdon

Shari Akers

Wish list:
          Horse metal art
         Horsey knickknacks, Cowboy Magic mane & tail detangler,
         day sheet, size 74 or 76.
          People stuff:  T or sweat shirts relating to horses of course
         size XXL or larger if item runs small.  :-)

       APHA logo stuff:  Calendar, mugs, etc.

Shorty 

Friday I had the day from hell..and tomorrow isn't looking much better....
so I decided to open the package from my Secret Santa.
The thoughtful gifts enclosed brought many smiles to my face!
My secret Santa was awesome - I got Nicholas, the breyer stuffed Christmas
horse.  For the house a cute boot that is a toothpick holder.  It is so neat! Also, I got some grooming supplies (brush, comb, and a jelly scrubber), a roll-on DMSO bottle (cool, huh?), lip balm  for me (can't have enough of that around during the winter!), a APHA magnet, and even treats for my puppies!  And...most exciting... a foal halter - blue - I'll be ready to use that in March and May!!!  Best of all, I got something I really needed - an equine thermometer & case.  Can you believe I have 5 horses and didn't have one?!  Bad me!
Anyhow, whoever my Secret Santa is -  a very BIG thank you!
The package had my return address, but the postmark was from CA.  So...
hmmm.. gotta still figure out WHO it is!
Thanks for making my day!
Yvonne Thomsen

Your Santa is Shari Akers

Yvonne Thomsen

Anything horsey (Paint or Arabian).  Items for house (moved and don't have much as far as decor).   Expecting palomino or buckskin foal in May.
Favorite colors: blue, purple.   Love to read and spend time (too much? haha) on computer. Yvonne also has 2 young dogs :)

My gift arrived today from my very very generous SS, who lives in Cypress TX.
To say I was over the moon would be an understatement!!  I feel like a very lucky girl who was spoilt too much by her SS!! 

Tisa McKim, THANK YOU just doesn't seem enough.  You are one special lady who I think was way too generous !! 

My gift contained an absolutely gorgeous purple "wrangler blues" shirt, an old west calendar that is full of beautiful pics, 2 great baseball caps, a lovely fragranced candle and a year's subscription to the AQHA journal. 

Our 3 children (5, 2 and 3 months) started with fever's last night and the older 2 at this stage have some sort of flu or bad cold, and all are VERY miserable today, so this gift could not have arrived at a better time.  I would have to say my day is a whole lot brighter now.  Thank you so much Tisa, from the bottom of my heart.

Your Santa is Tisa McKim

Tammy Stephans

My wonderful Secret Santa gift arrived yesterday!  A delicious tin of butterscotch fudge......It was all gone by early today.  My family and I thought it was yummy.  My snowman is now decorating our entertainment center...keeping his bigger cousin company.  The halter and lead are going
into the show trailer and black is actually the color I use most.  Such great gifts....THANKS SOOOO MUCH(((and if you're ever in need of a place to send more fudge...please keep us in mind))).  ;^)

Hi Deanna,
    Thank you so much for your generousity.  My horsies just love ya!  And
sending my gifts at two different times was such a treat.  How'd you know the
treats were my horses favorites(have your horses tried the new licorice
ones).  The gloves fit great and one can never have to many Coflex wraps.  My
daughter will probably confiscate the brush since pink is her color.  We just
got her florescent pink halter and lead.  I still want the recipe for the
fudge that came in my first package...it was YUMMY!  Thanks so much....sorry
this thank you didn't come sooner, but we were without power for three days
and I spent so much time lugging water for 9 horses that when we finally got
power I needed to rest before tackling all the email.

     Thank you so much,
        Sharon

Your Santa is Deanna Morehouse

Sharon Miller

Wish List:

Just about anything Paint horse related....Tee Shirts(xl), Socks, Jewlery, ect. Videos, Books...Tack items (anything looking good on a bay/tobiano)

Ok,  I was having a sorta cruddy day today,  rain was pouring and wind was
howling and I go to check my mail and I have a package box key WOO!  I
recieved my SS gift,,,, I thought for about 2.5 seconds about opening it on
Christmas LOL  then I went in my car and opened it.  Inside I find this
beautiful envalope with snoflakes on it and a VERY gorgeous christmas card
with running horses on it.  A bigger wrapped package and a smaller one ,,,
of course it had very CUTE 'horsie; wrapping on it,, well my secret santa
got me a Royal blue yearling sleazy with a matching tail bag for my colt,
and the next ones to come.  THANK YOU VERY MUCH!  Will go great with a
yellow show sheet (barn colors)  This made my day a lot brighter  *big
smile*

Your Santa is Michele Gallegos

Patti McGraw

First id like to say I am glad to have found this list, thanks Shari ;-) And that I am very appreciative of anything I get. Its the thought that counts :D My Barn/Show colors are Royal Blue and Yellow Barn name is Sunny M Ranch :-) I have a bayLippitt morgan gelding and I will be showing my first owned foal this summer and hes Mostly WHITE Hes in a size 60 blanket this winter ,and a chestnut versary bars broodmare who i hope is still in foal for July. I am going to just write down anything that comes into my mind :-) hmmmm Paint horse things, - Anything to show my colt this spring and summer (halter showmanship lounge line?) when hes a yearling (ie -Show halter (lol), -Yearling sleazy (you know cheap ones on ebay?) boy colors or ranch colors? or crazy pattern? He looks good in Zebra hehe. -Cowboy magic green spot remover or stock in -quick silver LOL all that white, -show sheet royal blue to keep all that white CLEAN lol(cheap ones on ebay? jeffersequine.com?) in yearling size hes in size 60 now. -uh,,,,, Paint horse Journal sub or a couple issues ?, -AQHA subscription for qh pedigree searching?, or anything you are creative to think of :-) I will be happy just to get something from someone. You can always sent me a paint or quarter horse filly or mare LOL!!!!! heheh ;-) ps. I really dont like pink and sweets or food would not be too good, i am trying to watch my weight LOL . Have a wonderful day, Patti McGraw Sunny M Ranch Washington State

Today was one of those hectic days.  We celebrate Christmas today because of all the family. So we each have days.
As I am baking and cleaning I hear the door bell ring.. It is the fed X man with a gift from California...
Just as Fed X is leaving the driveway, UPS pulls in with quite a few boxes!
One of those boxes is from Las Vegas..  Nope no family there so I know who it is from.

I grab it from the pile and head into the kitchen so I can open it up.. Kids spy me heading that way and start jumping up and down
I permit them to help me open up the box...

A real pretty horse card. addressed just to me.. I quickly open it up and read it.  Smile comes to my face as I break into the rest of the gifts.  Some vanilla smelling fragran salts.. Oh and they are good!  I followed the microwave directions and it made the whole kitchen smell pretty!  (Smile) 
Next was a really neat software program called Equine medicine and management!  I can't wait to load that up and play with it!  I just love Software!
Then I pulled out this huge Candle with horses on it!  Oh I just love it!  It is so pretty and goes with my horse candle and glass collection. Thank you that is a very nice Candle!
Then... I pulled out more tissue paper ( I think my Santa in Las Vegas has stock in colored tissue paper)*Grin*
and there is a cookie jar with a horse and cowboy painted on top that says Merry Christmas
I just love it!   Seems like Beth has been dream walking in my home as all her choices were right on the money with what I collect and like.  Great job Beth!
Thank you very much!  The kids love the animal cookies.. I had a hard time keeping them out of them to not spoil Christmas Dinner.

Your Santa is Beth Meyers

Shari Pratt

I wish, I wish, upon a star... oh wrong forum. :)

I would like to have my APHA membership renewed, or the journal. I can always use picture frames, horse/western pictures for the walls, Organizational items, saddle cover, Lead ropes, halters, brushes all seem to find legs. Always in need of fly spray stuff, grooming equipment. I collect plates that have the animals hidden in a scene. I also collect musical Christmas globes.  Wind chimes, bird houses, socks. Hair ties/bands for myself and if Santa is feeling really generous I could use a ranch hand. Cute preferred.  :)

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