Northwest Hoof Prints

January 2009

	Reindeer Need Not Apply by Katie Merwick 2005 Washington horse of the year No Giveaway, winner of the 2005 Longacres Mile (G3), plays Santa at Second Chance Ranch in December.
	Santa C.J. (aka Courageous Journey) asks Westin (Western Journey) and young friend Alex what they want for Christmas.

Westin (in hat) and Slewy (Running Slew) face off over who gets to wear the Santa hat, according to Katie, who reported the following debate. Slewy said, “There is no way YOU are Santa! No, seriously – take the hat off!” To which Westin responded, “I am too Santa. Katie said so. I’m wearin’ the hat!”