Between the Irons

About the Book

“This book is written with such clarity and vision I feel I’m right there living the experience. It is written with such genuine heart feelings, that this collection is a work truly inspirational to all people who love horses and animals.”
Darlene Hunter

Catherine Sampson’s devotion to horses and her quest to understand them on a personal level are revealed in this story of an equestrian’s metamorphosis.

On the journey from naive beginner to master trainer, an awakening occurs that culminates in a life-altering spiritual bond and a remarkable career.

Between the Irons is a story that spans the continents, from the northern timberlands in Canada to the south of Spain, and on to the wilds of Africa. Follow Catherine’s trail of euphoria, fear, tragedy, and resolution: a trail that continues today as she educates and inspires future riders.

About the Author

Catherine Sampson was born in a small town in northern Ontario. She grew up with an inherited love of horses. Her life’s work has been a passionate connection to the psyche of the horse. Her adventurous years between the irons, has brought her much joy, sadness and indeed empowerment. Her ridden path has taken her from the timber lands in the north, to the mountainous terrain in southern Spain, to the wilds of the Okavango Delta in Africa and all that lies in between. Follow a story trail of euphoria, danger, tragedy and deep resolution.

A master horse trainer for forty years and breeder of many champion Morgan horses, Catherine Sampson is also an accomplished writer. Her numerous articles on equine care and training have been published in many national horse magazines.

Today, Mrs. Sampson continues to inspire fledgling riders with her private lesson program. She can still be found in the training arena, developing young horses into seasoned mounts and impressive harness horses to trot the tanbark.