"Cody's Story" - Wild Mustang Colt
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Cody’s beginning into this world started with “Save the Mustangs Foundations” efforts to find a solution to the plight of the Excess Mustangs in captivity. In December 2004 a Bill was passed by the United States government stating that any wild horse in captivity, over the age of 10 or has failed 3 times to have been adopted, they will be disposed of in the most humane, cost effective manner.
Cody’s mother fell into the category of over 10 years of age, along with 2 other pregnant mares. She was captured in February 2005 in Utah, USA and brought to a holding facility in Rock Springs, Wyoming to await her fate.
In March 2005, several volunteers for Save the Mustangs Foundation, boarded planes and headed to Wyoming to purchase a number of wild horses in an effort to establish that these older horses can find a better fate then death.
By the middle of March 2005, (8) Mustangs began a journey, cross-country in a trailer to Ontario, Canada. (3) Pregnant mares and (5) recently gelded stallions. The 5 geldings were brought to Randy Bird’s facility in Harwood, Ontario for film, documented training, while the mares made their way to Ste. Anne’s Health Spa’s, fields in Grafton, Ontario.
On May 27th, Cody was born, a little bay with a big white blaze. On this day, little did anyone know, he would become an ambassador for the wild horses of North America.
October 2005, Save the Mustangs Foundation was invited to bring Cody to the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto.
Cody had never been in the horse trailer, except for the 5 minute ride when he was separated from his mother. He Loaded like a pro with just the smallest amount of hesitation.
On the morning of opening day, Cody was selected to be on Breakfast Television as the news anchor ran a brush over his shoulder and wished everyone Happy Birthdays and Good Morning. This was to be just another First for our little champion.
Cody was scheduled to appear in the center ring once daily. As it turned out, he was in the ring for a minimum of 4 times per day. He was a crowd pleaser. As we walked around the ring, we would stop to visit people and Cody would push his head toward them, so they could reach out and pet him. By day two, Cody was very comfortable with his surroundings in the ring. In fact he was so comfortable he laid, down and had a roll.
As for Ambassador Cody - Our hope is that he will continue his travels to horse shows and events across North America in an effort to bring awareness to the plight of the Wild Horses.
Cody is currently in full training and is doing great!
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