Cody Armstrong-pierce
Elevate Your Riding
A training philosophy that emphasizes horse welfare and clear communication, offering both in-person and virtual instruction for riders at all levels.
Our Services
Exceptional Care
From the mountains in Virginia, we have something that fits every horse and rider.
Beauty Meets Artistry
Cody Armstrong Pierce has 20 years of experience in the horse industry. She grew up on her family farm in Virginia, which specializes in starting young horses and retraining problem horses. Having both parents as professional equestrians, she had plenty of years of experience from equine management to training and teaching all types of horses and people. She has ridden Western and English her entire life. Cody has traveled around gathering information from top trainers including Julio Mendoza, Christopher Hickey, Christine Traurig and Anne Gribbons. Most recently Cody has trained with James Kofford and Charrell Garcia.
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USDF Bronze, Silver, & Gold Medalist
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USDF Regionals Champion
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USDF Diamond Achievement
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USDF Nationals Champion
It’s a Family Affair
Cody and Alex now live on the family farm in Virginia with their two children. Alex is a former team roper who specializes in natural horsemanship ways of starting young horses and training ranch horses. Alex and Cody work closely together in their horse training and feel that having english and western training views combined can produce the very best horses in both disciplines!
Our Work
Can Do Cadets
The following are current show horses as well as up and coming!
Show Name: Fidaleria
Year Foaled: 2017
Height: 16.3 Hands
Breeding: Oldenburg (Asgard’s Ibiza X Furstin)
Owner: Sandie Beddard
Current Level Of Competition: 3 rd Level
Show Name: CCS Culiwen
Year Foaled: 2018
Height: 16 Hands
Breeding: Knabstrupper (Doctor Wendell MF X Padraigin AV Drommorra)
Owner: Melyni Worth
Current Level of Competition: PSG/ I1
Show Name: Rhapsofloria
Year Foaled: 2020
Height: 16.1 Hands
Breeding: Oldenburg (Floriscount x Rhapsodie Queen II)
Owner: Sandie Beddard
Current Level of Competition: 3 rd Level & FEI 6 year olds
Show Name: Tytus Julius MWF
Year Foaled: 2022
Height: 16.1
Breeding: Friesian (Julius 486 x Wanda of Black Pearl)
Owner: Sherri Garner
Current Level Of Competition: Training
Show Name: Johnny B. Goode
Year Foaled: 2007
Height: 16.1 Hands
Owner: Reta Robbins
Current Level Of Competition: 3 rd Leve
Show Name: Download WCB
Year Foaled: 2022
Height: 18 hands
Breeding: Swedish Warmblood (Hesselhoj Donkey Boy/Zo-Ho/Blue Horse Zack)
Owner: Melody Light
Current Level Of Competition: Training
Testimonials
What Clients Are Saying
Don’t just take our word for it – hear it from the amazing clients!
★★★★★
“Cody is one of the best dressage trainers I have worked with. Talented, dependable, and fun. She takes excellent care of the horses. A broad basis of experience in a number of different horse disciplines. I highly recommend her.”
Melyni Worth
Foxden Equine, Inc
★★★★★
“I was incredibly fortunate to be introduced to Cody shortly after she relocated to the Charlotte area.
Early on she impressed me, and many, with her riding skills, her intuitive way with horses, her efficient barn management, her communication and leadership skills, and her business acumen, but it was when I had the opportunity to take lessons from Cody that I encountered her rare gift. Cody is that hard to find trainer that is not only a talented rider herself, but who also has a keen desire for you to become one as well. Read more…“
Eva Lynn Finlon
Former Training Client
★★★★★
“I cannot recommend Cody Armstrong Pierce highly enough. I have been a client of hers since July 2019, and throughout my career as an adult amateur dressage rider I have trained with several highly respected professionals. What Cody has contributed to my riding and to the development of my horses is truly exceptional. Read more…”
Sandie Gaines-Beddard
USDF Silver and Bronze Medalist
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