That’s Jake on the left.  Jake was his barn name – long quarter horse pedigree – but none of that mattered – great ranch horse with the sweetest disposition!!  He is standing by John Wayne (over 30 years old) – never left John’s side – protected him – looked after him – always walked along side John even at his slow pace coming in for feed.  That was Jake – all heart!!  Jake got sick Saturday around noon – rushed him to the vet – thought it was colic – after many tests – IV’s were started – but nothing slowed down his worsening condition.  I stood with sweet Jake who kept his head buried in my chest – Jake passed away at 2:30 Sunday morning.  Many knew Jake – kids – grandkids – all took a turn on Jake who was always patient, calm, and loving.  Jake – my dear sweet friend – you will be so missed.  The trails will always be sweeter because of you.  Now you are running in greener pastures today – drinking from the coolest water.