After only a few short months, we have lost our sweet Sage. We found Sage after he had lost his owner to cancer. An owner that he had been with his whole life.

I felt a deep sadness for him when he arrived at our place, but ready to show him we had just as much love for him.

He was scared, but he was brave. You could see it in his eyes.

He put up with our bossy and dominant gelding like a superhero. Made an immediate attachment to our mini Sugar and quickly fight in with our herd.

He was easy to get along with and had to most exceptional disposition.

He made an unforgettable debut rounding up our cattle this last fall. He trekked through unstable ground and climbed rimrock hills like a champion. My son made an immediate connection with him and was anticipating a great 4H year with him as well.

Sage held no fear. Of anything. He built immediate trust in us and knew as well as us he was where he needed to be.

I’ve heard it said many times, “Horses teach you a lot. Very little of it actually has to do with horses.” (Unknown) Sage was that, he taught us so much in so little time.

Around where I live, horses are seen as tools. I, however, do not see them as simply tools. They have the most unforgettable souls I have ever met, more than humans.

Sage died of Colic. I knew he was not right, I could see it in his eyes. It happened within two days. It happened so fast. I have never lost a horse to Colic and I was uneducated about the severity it could cause.

I should have acted sooner and I feel great regret and responsibility for his pain. I will probably never let myself live this one down.