Between the Irons - Anecdotes of my Life with Horses
by Catherine Sampson
iUniverse, 2010
Soft cover, 145pp RRP $US15.95
ISBN: 978-1-4502-6092-3
Available from Fishpond (NZ) or Amazon (US).
June 16, 2011
Morgan breeder Catherine Sampson has had a long and varied life with horses, and her love of the animals shows through in this memoir. It's not an autobiography as such - the memories recounted throughout are related as they might be in a conversation with the author, rather than in a chronological or historical format.
It's also not a biography in that the story is certainly not over yet, with Sampson continuing to breed horses and train riders from her ranch in Canada.
From early beginnings when a Morgan horse caught her eye, Sampson has journeyed far and wide and bred champion horses from her farm, Trillium Morgan Horses, in Ontario.
In this book, Sampson relates many of her experiences with horses, including long trips on the road, the excitement of new arrivals, and the process of choosing a new breeding stallion. And while there are many "ups" with horses, there are also downs, which Sampson relates in a chatty, easy-reading manner as she reflects on horses and her journey through life so far.
"I doubt it is a coincidence that a horse of Morgan heritage that strolled by my house on late afternoons when I was a young girl would have the same name as my Morgan foundation mare. Nor could it be a coincidence that I would establish a horse farm in the same area where my first horse, Magnificent, was foaled and purchased when I was just an awkward teed trying to adjust to life in southern Ontario. Call it fate or good karma. Whatever you believe, it was meant to be."
About the author:
Catherine Sampson has enjoyed a life-long commitment to horses spanning more than 40 years. She is a published poet and writer whose articles have appeared in many national and international equine magazines such as Horse Sport and Equus to name a few. She is also a respected trainer and breeder of champion Morgan horses as well as a popular clinician in demand.
Over the decades, her Foundation Training Program has produced countless pleasure horses of every breed and dozens of championship Morgan show horses. She and her husband, Robert, own and operate the Trillium Equine Complex and its parent, the Trillium Morgan Horse Farm in Orono, Ontario Canada.
For over 30 years, Catherine has created and has hosted a variety of educational programs that have greatly benefited the public. Education of the horse owner has always been a main focus at the farm, something which Catherine has been passionate about for the well-being of the horse. The farm's professional in-house workshops have been enjoyed by hundreds for more than a decade.
In 2001, Catherine created a private-sector educational program for the general public. The Trillium Equine Short Studies Program was developed. In 2002, the Trillium Apprenticeship Program was launched with much success. For the farm's junior riders, the Clip Clop Club was born and is currently receiving rave reviews.
Catherine's long involvement with the Morgan breed since 1973, has garnished her several awards recognizing her and her husband Robert's efforts for breed promotion. The farm has received the prestigious Gold Medal Award from the American Morgan Horse Association and also a special recognition award from the Canadian Morgan Horse Club, honouring them for the promotion of the Morgan Horse.
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