Do you remember the anticipation and excitement you felt as a child, sneaking down the stairs on Christmas Day, waiting [im]patiently for your parents to wake up so you could open the gleaming packages waiting under the tree?

Imagine a horse show where instead of blue ribbons and trophies, the champions were presented with new tack, a veterinary exam, and treatment for health ailments. The concept might seem a little out of the ordinary here in the states, but the idea has taken off in impoverished parts of the world, specifically the Republic of The Gambia, a small country located in West Africa.

Another big advantage of the app is GPS live tracking. “Our app allows for both the driver and horse owners to be in constant communication both before and during the trip. Another important feature to mention here is that we have a 2-way rating system where the driver can rate the horse owner and vice versa. This helps us to keep a balance between both!”

AQHA Select competitor, June Liston, recently upgraded her horsepower to a newer model, but we’re not talking about the fuzzy, four-legged variety. Liston is now the newest Boeing 777 Captain for United Airlines. She will be flying the 777-300ER, which has the largest commercial aircraft engine currently on the market, providing 115,000 horsepower on each side.

“For Christmas, Sara would love to find a bag of peppermints and a copy of The Chronicle, with her as the covergirl; but, if that’s too much to ask for, she would be ok as the centerfold.”