About Us
Cody’s Story
A training philosophy emphasizes horse welfare and clear communication, offering both in-person and virtual instruction for riders at all levels.
Where It All Began
A Vision Born from Passion
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. Cody also travels to teach clinics all over the East Coast. She managed and trained out of Oak Meadows Farm in Edgemoor, SC with head trainer Christopher Hickey. She was also the manager and assistant trainer at Flanagan Stables in Christiansburg, VA from 2012-2016; where she coached the Virginia Tech Dressage Team to a National Reserve Championship.
2025 Highlights
US Dressage Finals – 1st Level Championship – 3rd Place
US Dressage Finals – 1st Level MFS Championship – 3rd Place
US Dressage Finals – Training Level Champion with 5 yr old Rhapsofloria
US Dressage Finals – 3rd Level Championship – 4th Place
US Dressage Finals – 4th Level Championship – 5th Place
Region 1 Championships – 1st Level MFS Champion with 5 yr old Rhapsofloria
Region 1 Championships – Training Level Champion with Rhapsofloria
Region 1 Championships – 4th Level Champion with 7 yr old CCS Culiwen
Region 1 Championships – 1st Level Championships – Reserve Champion
Region 1 Championships – 3rd Level Championships – 3rd Place
Numerous students qualified for Regional Championships and were in the top 10
2022 Highlights
USDF Materiale Horse of the Year – 5 Year Olds – Fidaleria (87.5 average)
BLM Championships – 1st Level Champion – Fidaleria
BLM Championships – 1st Level Freestyle Champion – Fidaleria
BLM Championships – Training Level Reserve Champion – Fidaleria
Region 1 Championships – 2nd Level Champion – Diamore
Region 1 Championships – 2nd Level Freestyle Champion – Diamore
Three students achieved their USDF Silver Medal
Numerous Regional championships awarded
What Cody Stands For
Values
Excellence in Every Detail
Cody never stops learning. Cody continuously trains with industry leaders to master the latest techniques, ensuring world-class service.
Genuine Connection
Every great beginning begins with understanding. She listens, learns your preferences, and builds lasting relationships beyond lessons.
Empowering Confidence
Cody’s ultimate goal is your horses confidence. She creates trust that makes the horse empowered and ready to take on the world.
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