Painted Sky Farm

Cody was born at PANDEMONIUM PINTOS & ARABIANS.  Click Here

Cody is best described as a beautiful, smooth riding, spirited gelding. He is 90% Arabian, and is double *Ansata Ibn bred. Having a 50/50 spot pattern he is flashy enough to go in the show ring.  

To best describe Cody, he has a refined upright neck, trim, nicely dished face and intellegent eye.
With good substance, square legs, comfortable saddle back, he is well-balanced and carries himself proudly.
A  bold, powerful mover, this horse performs with style that could go to the show rings. 
Cody's spirit, combined with his well mannered behaviour would also make him a great endurance horse.
His friendly disposition makes him ideal for someone looking for a companion gelding, but also wants room for expansion into show,endurance,trail riding, as well.

This horse is talented enough to do anything you want to train him for. He is very intelligent, learns quickly and wants to please.

I bought Cody for a training project from a local Arabian breeder when he was 4 years old. Cody was well taken care of, handled very properly and had good foundation training such as lungeing and standing tied quietly.

Although Cody was very friendly at this time he was also very independent. As I spent time training him he has become very personable, willing and responsive. Until learning set in, training was a chore whereas now it is a pleasure.

When I first purchased him, this typical Arabian had a terrible fear of things that blew in the wind, especially plastic bags which led to spooking and bolting.  I have paid special attention to this problem and he is much better and will continue to improve with more experience.
Cody handles well on dirt trails with and without other horses. Surprisingly, this mount crosses bridges and goes through water without hesitation or excitement.
Being completely sound, surefooted and having hard hooves, he has never been shod.  I have ridden him on blacktop roads while cars passed me from both directions, some not slowing down a bit. Other drivers might wave out the window or honk their horn. Cody never flinched, but he sure attracted a lot of attention. While he has spooked some at large noisy machinery, improvement is very evident and he is learning to quickly settle down.

Being Arabian, he is more spirited than your typical pleasure riding Quarter horse, so he is not recommended for beginners or children. 

Cody has been taught the voice commands to Walk, Trot, Canter, Whoa (slow down), and Stand. He neck reins as well as direct reins and is very responsive to leg cues as well. He will turn on front or hind in standing position. He backs up well, often with only a slight leg cue. I have ridden him around our farmstead and outbuildings bareback with only a lead loosely looped around his neck. He will walk, trot extended and slow down to a very fluid more collected trot. In short, this horse goes where I want him to.  Cody has very smooth gaits. Although I am a novice at English riding, I believe he would be excellent at dressage or other English riding events.  

Take note that Cody often turns his head to the left.  I am telling him "Good Boy". It is my way to connect with him. He enjoys the praise and it will often settle him when he is excited.  

Besides being smooth he has great endurance. Even in the hot, humid summers of Missouri, he has the energy to keep on going while many a Quarter Horse would tire.  

This spring I have put alot of miles on Cody riding him out to far fields checking cattle. He is calm and relaxed when rounding up cows to bring home, often through muddy ditches and and under trees. He is very patient, walking slowly for older cows and young calves.

Cody is not a problem horse but can be very quick at times so experienced gentle hands are a must. This beautiful, sensitive horse can be ruined in little time by a rider with heavy hands and unbalanced seat. The Lady I purchased Cody from, wanted to be sure she was selling her horse to someone with the experience and patience the Arabian Horse requires. I am looking for the same.

Cody is an EXCEPTIONAL horse!  You need to look at all his videos.