"I wanted to let you know I have a horse from your ranch named Blue Drift 45 and wanted you to know he is an amazing boy!!! I love him Thank you"

Judith Dolan
Florida

"I bought a mare that is out of Crusader and Idaho Luck. This mare is really turning out to be a great horse. My son is planning to high school rodeo on this mare. We have had her to a trainer getting her trained to rope and he is impressed with her. I really like her build too. A nice stocky horse about 15 hands, gentle, trainable mind, and no problem around cows.""

Kevin Tew
Utah

"I have a 2014 model by Bunk House 045 and Lone Command 045. I absolutely love her and am so lucky to have her. She is incredible."

Amy Kelly
Kentucky

"I want to thank you for giving me such an incredible horse (filly by Crusader 45 and out of Miss Marshall 045). You can tell she was bred extremely well. Her learning curve is outstanding, she takes everything to the next level. Everything about the way she moves to her training is so smooth. Thank you so much for giving me my dream horse."

Kayla Atamanchuk
Manitoba, Canada

"We bought a stud colt/barrel prospect from Shannon. We are located in California and had never met Shannon. We basically told him what we were looking for and he picked us out a colt. We put our trust and money on the line without even seeing the horse or meeting Shannon in person. He made the buying transaction so easy, and he is so helpful and very knowledgeable when it comes to bloodlines. He even went so far as to bring the horse to Nevada to meet us. We love the horse we got from Colt 45 Ranch and Shannon Pearce. He had not been handled a lot when we got him. But he has since taken to being handled and worked like a duck takes to water. He is by far everything and more Shannon said he was. We can't wait to see what the future holds for this prospect! We couldn't be happier with our horse. Actually we are so pleased with him that we are in the process of buying his younger half-sister from Colt 45 Ranch."

John Barker and Sherrha Brown
Winton, California

"Shannon, thank you. I wanted to let you know that I won the Klickitat County Fair team roping on my Black horse (by Chickasha Cowboy 045 and out of Handle the Blond 045) this August 28th (2017). We were 26 seconds on 3 head, Yahoo! I think I'm the only woman to win; my black horse is working great.""

Wendy Hall
Centerville, Washington

"I am an avid Team Roper and have purchased several horses from Shannon, and he knows the traits of each individual horse and can direct you to find exactly what you are looking for. Shannon has been spot on with all recommendations on my Roping Horses, he knows their abilities both physical and mental. I have hauled my horses to rope and train with several of the Top Pros in Texas and they all comment on the quality of my horses, they are mentally sound and possess all of the physical abilities to perform a the highest level. Shannon has a special gift of combining families of horses to produce the very best!"

Darin Hintze
Ivins, Utah

"I bought a 2010 filly out of Bunk House 045 and Golden Girl 045. She steals the eyes of all the people who see her. She's not going to be a big horse but she's very cowy, very confident, learns quick and doesn't shy at much. She has a beautiful, long comfortable stride. No regrets getting that horse."

Addie Young
Southern Utah

"Shannon: the most knowledgeable horseman of our time."

Ted Kupper
Killdeer, ND

"We really like the three colts we bought from you. They are growing rapidly, behaving well and generally being good boys. We have had saddles on all three and they are learning to be ranch horses. Good job in producing such fine colts."

Jeff Phillips
Phillips Ranches, Baker City, Oregon

"I have known Shannon Pearce for 5 years and have bought 10 or more of his horses. I go out and walk through his horses with him. He can walk through and scratch his horses from weanlings to old. Shannon is the most knowledgeable person I have ever met about horses. He knows training, healing and pedigrees. Shannon is the only breeder left in the nation breeding the blood lines he does. He is keeping alive the bloodlines that otherwise would be lost if it wasn't for his breeding program.
I, too, am a horse breeder and trainer and have been around livestock since I could walk. I cowboyed for a wage for more than 25 years and have been breeding for the last 20 years. I have gone over to Shannon's place to learn some of his training methods, spending hours over several days."

Dave D. Dyer
Parma, Idaho

"Our horse program started in 1980 raising horses for our own ranches and for the public. Before this we bought horses to use and re-sell. We have known Mr. Pearce since 2000, with the first horses purchased from Mr. Pearce being two fillies in the fall of 2001. These were Star Leo Woodcock and WD Strawberry Jody. Since those first two colts, we have brought home more than forty other horses that Mr. Pearce bred and raised. The latest horses being three fillies we brought home this past fall, a weanling, a two year old and a three year old.
After all these years and all the horses we have gotten from the Colt 45 Ranch, we still plan to go back and bring home a few more in the coming years. The two biggest reasons for the continued success with Mr. Pearce’s horses boil down to two main reasons. First, the quality of horses Mr. Pearce raises, and secondly the knowledge Mr. Pearce has for horses, not just his horses but for all horses. After fifty plus years of being around horses and the people involved with horses, whether that may be selling, buying, or sharing stories, Shannon Pearce is one of the smartest horseman there is. Anyone who would spend a pick-up ride with Mr. Pearce looking at horses would soon come to the same conclusion as well. Every horse we brought home from the Colt 45 Ranch has been exactly what Mr. Pearce said they would be. In our breeding program today over half of our broodmares and stallions are influenced by Mr. Pearce’s breeding program. We will see this percentage increasing even more in the years to come."

Nels and Adam DeBruycker
DeBruycker Quarter Horses, Choteau, Montana

"Shannon Pearce understands and knows foundation Quarter Horse pedigrees and breeding like no other. He has owned or been around the great horses that have built today’s successful breeding programs. Shannon’s livelihood has come from owning, raising, breeding, and selling horses. He has invested a lifetime devoted to raising and caring for his horses. This is not an easy endeavor and not many individuals can do this as their sole source of income and survive. Shannon is recognized and respected by his horse knowledge at many reputable outfits across the nation."

Jeff Knight
Wells, Nevada

"I have owned as many Colt 45 Ranch horses as anyone. From breeding stallions and mares to weanlings. I can testify to the quality, health, and soundness of these horses. As a full time farrier, trainer, and breeder, I see a lot of different horses in varied situations. The Colt .45 Ranch horses have raised the bar and set the standard. Shannon is always the first person I go to when I’m looking for breeding stock or prospects.
Shannon knows his horses like a good shepherd knows his flock."

Collin Mack
Mack Quarter Horses, Pleasant View, Colorado

"I got 3 geldings from your ranch. I am happy to say that they have been amazing horses and I have trained them to be great ranch horses ! They are very well built and very athletic.
I have been proud to own your horses and I would recommend Colt45 horses to any one that would like to have a good horse!
Thank you Colt45 for raising great horses!"

Arden Bundy
Bunkerville, Nevada

"I met Shannon in 2017 when I purchased a gelding to train and ride. I have trained horse all my life. I liked the first gelding so I purchased a second one in 2018."

Alejandro Chacano
Killdeer, North Dakota

"The first of June 2018 I went to visit the Colt 45 Ranch, Shannon dedicated the entire day to showing me his horses. I don't think there was a single stud, mare, colt, two- or three-year-old I didn't see. The calm and social disposition of each and every stud clearly carried through to their colts. In talking with Shannon, it became very apparent he was very knowledgeable and well informed. I had never met anyone who could give an individual horses pedigree without a book in front of him. As we walked through the multiple bans this reciting of pedigrees continued. Shannon took the time to listen and then narrowed our search to a specific type and breeds to accommodate our needs. Clearly Shannon has a vision, a desire, and an over whelming passion for his horses.
I left with multiple pictures, videos, and an echo of pedigrees. A week later my son in law and myself bought two horses from Shannon. The first of July my wife and I went back to pick up the horses, she too received the grand tour. Again, a very impressive large group of fit and healthy horses. Three months later we called Shannon and bought yet another colt. This time Shannon went out of his way to coordinate a ride which brought that colt virtually to our front door in Montana. To date Shannon's prediction of each horse has been right on target."

Mark and Deb Theis
Vaughn, Montana

"I have known Shannon Pearce and his family for 30 years. I have purchased many horses over the years and have shopped in his herds many times over the years. Shannon makes his living coordinating the breeding program he has. Every year I see many weanlings who have never been caught, stand and love a scratch. He breeds for attitude and endurance. A difficult combination without making a hot horse. I still have the first horse I bought from Shannon, Lonsum Lamonite.

The quality of Shannon's horses in their lineage, personality and athletic ability is beyond belief. These horses excel in working cattle but also have the talent to barrel race, rodeo or trail ride.I also believe it is important to mention the honesty and integrity of Shannon Pearce. I know some people are reluctant to trust horse traders. Shannon is NOT a trader. He is a horse breeder and is the best at combining the bloodlines to make a good horse. I have continued to return to Shannon as a customer and know he will be honest about the horse and the money. His animals are world class."

Virginia Bond
Fruitland, Idaho

"I go to Shannon's ranch every summer. He has great horses and foals. I have bought 12 foals over the years. They are great all-around horses. If you want to know anything about horses, he is the man to ask."

George Timinsky
Wilder, Idaho

"I will never forget the time I got to visit Shannon Pearce's horses. My parents were in the market for a couple good fillies, so Shannon took us around and showed us what he had. He had several different pastures with mares and foals and a stallion in each one. He also had separate pastures for different groups of young stock. It became clear right away that Shannon knew each horse individually. He knows their pedigrees and dispositions, when he mates horses he does it with accumulated years of wisdom and experience. Shannon keeps his horses in a more natural environment, this allows foals learn herd dynamics from the start. They also learn to travel in a natural environment which helps their feet and bones to grow strong and different terrain is natural to them. Those are exceptional qualities to anyone wanting to train a young horse."

Lorie Lockwood
Emmett, Idaho

"I first met Shannon Pearce the summer of 2001. My wife and I visited his ranch and looked at his horses. I was really impressed with the horses and their bloodlines that Shannon had worked so hard to preserve. Talking with Shannon it was obvious that he loved his horses. He was very proud of them and knew so much about the individual horses and their family tree. We came back later that year and purchased a stallion (Cowboy pistol 45) from Shannon. We thoroughly enjoyed riding this horse and raised some nice Colts by him.
Two years later (2003) we returned and purchased our second stallion (War Drift Gray 45) from Shannon. Again, we looked at many of his horses and visited with Shannon for a good part of the day. It was obvious that his greatest love in life, besides his family, was his horses.
We returned again in 2014 and purchased a gray filly named White Out 45. This filly was amazing. She was so soft and willing and yet very responsive. She was big, athletic, and beautiful. She was a pleasure to ride and be around. Horses of this type do not come by accident. They are selectively bred and raised by people who know and understand great horses and bloodlines. Shannon loves horses and understands how to breed for good horses.
In the spring of 2017 I was in a tight spot with my horses and my breeding program. I had lost my stallion due to an accident and I did not have the finances to purchase another one. Shannon leased me one of his stallions so that I could breed my mares. He did not require money for the lease. He only ask me to start the stallion for him. I did not ask for this favor. He offered it out of the kindness of his heart. He did not need to extend this act of kindness. It showed me what kind of a person Shannon is. He thought of someone else's need before his own.
August 2018, I returned to Shannon's and purchased a weanling Colt. I am extremely excited and looking forward to the possibilities of this young horse. I think he has the potential to be outstanding. My opinion is that you would have to hunt far and wide to find another colt of his quality, type, and breeding."

Steven Tew
Talmage, Utah

"I’m please to know Shannon is presenting and sharing his horses to the public. He knows what it takes to produce top all-around using horses. He has hunted and scoured the country for the best. He has acquired some of the best horse genetics available.

I first met Shannon 40 years ago when he was in Provo, Utah in 1979. I was looking for good all-around hoses. He had Oklahoma Truckle who was out of the best Leo and King female line. Then he had Savannah Jr, Goodbye Sam, the great world Supreme; Jody Fairfax; Lonsum Tiger; Roan Beau; to name a few. His horses all had great minds and confirmation. Most important, really good bones, legs, and hoofs and speed. As the world champion calf roper Dale Smith family of Arizona told me--without that you have nothing. Shannon knows what it takes to be a good using horse. I’ve used his breeding for a long time to gather cattle on a big ranch and to gather horses for the BLM.

I was born and raised on a ranch in western Wyoming. I attended Utah State University, worked with a couple of horse stables – one time cared for Dandy Doll, dam of Doc Bars, and worked on a large ranch in Western Wyoming to look after 800 range cows and 500 purebred Hereford cows and over 100 horses. The ranch had 22,000 head of sheep, 20 summer herds that were all pack and only wagons in the winter time. All winter work was done with horses. I took care of the horse production and starting of colts. I rode lots of horses.

I have ridden and seen lots of horses. I will say, Shannon’s choices of horses is the best I have seen. Shannon has the kind of horses that can do it any place--arena, country and sagebrush."

Richard Saxton
Evanston, Wyoming

"I have known Shannon Pearce since the 1970s. He has the best understanding of horse pedigrees of anyone I know. There are few bands of horses anywhere with better bloodlines than the horses Shannon raises.He is honest and can be trusted in what he says and recommends. I have owned several horses which Shannon bred and I have enjoyed each one."

Gene Berger
Ashton, Idaho