JUNE 2018 THE RIDER /37 Trillium Morgans is Celebrating 45 Years! Catherine Sampson’s involvement


with Morgans has spanned 45 years.....so far.


Catherine is well known and respected


as both a breeder and a trainer of the Mor- gan. She has a wonderful flare for writing and has been a guest writer for several horse publications. Over the decades, her breeding and training programs have pro- duced countless pleasure horses and show ring Champions and she has introduced innumerable people to her much loved Morgan Horse. Catherine and her husband, Robert Sampson, better known to friends as Cathy and Bob, own and operate the Trillium Equine Complex and its parent the Trillium Morgan Horse Farm in Orono, Ontario. Since 1973 the Sampson’s have been


dedicated to preserving the traits of the Morgan breed through the Trillium breed- ing program. Disposition and distinctive type have been the focus, while retaining the natural kindness and intelligence of the Morgan horse, whether for pleasure, en- durance or the show ring. Through founda-


through Trillium and started riding under Catherine. Some of those talented rid- ers include Tanya Allen, Sarah Hawkins, Emily Rice, Jennifer Sills, Melanie Thomas, Angie Bond, just to name a few. Catherine’s involve-


The late Trillium Samson, one of Trillium’s most successful sires.


grams that have benefited horses and riders of all ages, and introduced many new riders, young and old, to the Mor- gan breed. In 2001 Catherine created a pri-


vate sector educational program called the Trillium Equine Short Studies Pro- gram. In 2002 the Trillium Appren- ticeship Program was launched with success. Many riders past and present, were introduced to the Morgan


ment with the Morgan breed since 1973 has garnished several awards recognizing Trillium’s efforts in promot- ing the Morgan horse breed. The Farm, with Catherine at the helm, has received the Gold Medal Award from the American Morgan Horse Association and also Special Recognition award from the Canadian Morgan Horse Club. Catherine has also been a strong supporter of the Ontario Morgan Horse Club. She is a Past President of the OMHC; served on the OMHC Board of Directors for a number of years and is also a past editor of the OMHC newsletter. Her dedi- cation to the Morgan Horse in Ontario and to the OMHC is long standing and very much appreciated. On February 27, 2016 at the On-


tario Morgan Horse Club’s annual banquet in Port Perry, Catherine Sampson was inducted into the On- tario Morgan Horse Club Hall of


Trillium Victoria Secret with Catherine handling


Fame. Catherine was presented with a James Walls limited edition print of Figure as a token acknowledgement of the occasion. A surprised and de- lighted Catherine accepted the award to much cheering from those in atten- dance.


Arial photo of Trillium Morgan Horse Farm


tion with Vigilmarch, Flyhawk, Nocturne pedigrees, combined with the Government lines, the Trillium program has strived to maintain not only good breeding, but style and refinement. The birth of Trillium Morgan Horse


Farm started with Cathy’s purchase of Lau- ralee Foxy Man from Deanna Wilson (a fel- low OMHC Hall of Famer) in the 70’s. Foxy was purchased with the high expec- tation that he would become Catherine’s foundation stallion. He was correct, flashy and had a wonderful disposition. All the


characteristics wanted in a Morgan. Foxy was the beginning of Catherine’s journey in the Morgan world. From there she pur- chased a couple of broodmares to breed to Foxy and the Trillium prefix began. The Canadian Livestock Records currently lists over 50 Morgans with the Trillium prefix. It was with Catherine’s fine eye and knowl- edge to create the right combination to bring out the best, that produced the lovely Trillium Morgan horses. For over 30 years, Trillium has created and hosted a variety of educational pro-


Announcement Of Name Change Equestrian Factory Outlet Canada Inc.


is now Equestrian Fashion Outfitters As of March 1st, 2018, ‘Equestrian


Factory Outlet’ announced that the com- pany officially changed its name to ‘Eques- trian Fashion Outfitters’. The Canada-wide company has implemented this change at all locations in Sharon, Ontario, Red Deer, Alberta and Langley, British Columbia. Helen Curtin, Owner and CEO, stated


that “since purchasing the Canadian rights to Equestrian Factory Outlet in 2012, the company has evolved in so many ways. The name change will better reflect what the company is truly about – Equestrian fashion”. The Equestrian Fashion Outfitters


team is looking forward to continuing to provide the latest equestrian fashion to their


customers across Canada. You can find out more from their web- site www.equestrianfashionoutfitters.com


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