Robert Harrison Gage (Born March 20, 1952) died on June 12, 2019 in Fallbrook, California. Rob was a native Californian, having grown up in Rolling Hills. He lived in many places throughout his life, including Illinois, Arizona, Florida, New Mexico, and Venezuela, but he always managed to return to his beloved Southern California. Rob was an accomplished equestrian, having been named AGA Rider of the year in back to back years, four-time West Coast Rider of the year, three-time World Cup team member, multiple year winner of the “Rolex Crown of Excellence,” and, most recently, Chef d’Equipe of the Venezuelan Olympic Show Jumping Team. He was a rider, trainer, course designer, and judge at all levels of Show Jumping. Rob appeared as himself in the 1985 film “Lighting the White Stallion” with Mickey Rooney and was the co-founder of the popular internet company Judge My Ride. Rob’s interests outside of the show ring included deep sea fishing, travel, wildlife conservation, and bird watching with his longtime companion, Lauren Craft. Rob was always known for having an encouraging word, a smile on his face, and a Dr. Pepper in his hand.
Rob is survived by his life partner, Dr. Lauren Craft, sisters Pam Morton and Kathryn Gage (Dennis Jaconi), brother Matthew Gage, father-in-law John Craft (Lelis), sister-in-law Jennifer Craft-Hurst (Tim), nieces and nephews Cameron and Parker Stevenson, Scott Ayakatubby, and Abbey Hurst. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Ruth Gage and brother Paul Gage.
Rob has left an indelible mark on the equestrian world and will never be forgotten. Services to be held August 5th at 10:30am, Fallbrook LDS Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Rob Gage Memorial Fund for Wildlife at CharitySmith.org
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