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Here is a story for you. There was a 13 year old girl who didn’t have a reason for life. She never thought of suicide at her young age; However maybe when she became older she would have. But something saved this 13 year old girl. It was not a human, or some kind of art, or a “sport”, but it was a horse. Not just any horse, but a horse with the same broken soul as the girl.  Together, they took turns teaching each other new things. The girl learned not only how to groom, to ride, and to take care of this horse but to have confidence in herself. The horse learned what it is like to be loved unconditionally and for the first time in her life, trust another human being. Years went by, the girl became more advanced and purchased a horse of her own, but the bond between that girl and mare never tore. One day, the girl made a tough decision; to move stables for the sake of her horse’s health and her sanity. On their third year anniversary to what she called “a new beginning” the girl said a heart breaking, tearful goodbye to her best friend and savior. The girl promised the mare she will return to her one day, to save her. However, four days after the girl left, the mare ate a poisonous plant and by the end of the week, passed away. It was said the mare simply mistaken the plant as something edible. But the girl knew, deep inside that this was no accident. The horse had no meaning to live anymore, therefore she ended her life. The girl to this day doesn’t forgive herself. The mare wouldn’t have eaten that plant if she never left; and if she did, she would of been right there with her until the very end. Heart broken; the girl prayed to the heavens above to take care of and properly say goodbye to that beloved horse. She promised to savior every memory the two had and to remember that life is a fragile gift.

That girl was me, and that horse was Sassy. I speak only true words to you all. Today has been three years since my beloved girl passed away. I wasn’t there for her, and I live with that pain everyday. However, her spirit lies in other horses, such as my own. She not only changed my life, but shaped it. Sassy truely inspires me everyday and I can not talk about her with almost breaking down (this is coming from a strong person that never cries). I feel like there is a piece of me missing without this horse, but I know she is in a better place now and she is not suffering. I will always and forever love you Sassy, Yes I Am. Thank you for making me who I am today.