Kneipps Bullion, by the popular sire Yaven Spinacat and out of the exceptional mare Kneipps Destinys Child, was originally offered at the 2024 Nutrien Classic by Ray Hawke, where he was secured by Zeb Pearce and his father. Ridden through the preworks, he immediately impressed with his balance, athleticism and correct conformation. He was a colt with presence, but more importantly, he showed a trainable mind and natural cattle sense, qualities that indicated long-term potential well beyond his early competition years.
From the beginning, Zeb has taken a steady and deliberate approach to Bullion’s development. He has been brought along through Challenges, Futurity Campdrafts and consistent mustering work, allowing him to strengthen physically and mentally while building a genuine foundation. That exposure to cattle work has played an important role in his education, reinforcing his honesty, durability and understanding of stock outside the competition arena.
As a three-year-old, Bullion made the finals of the Scone Snafflebit Futurity and the Congress Classic Challenge, showing early on that he could handle quality competition. With maturity came greater consistency. He claimed the Armidale Futurity Campdraft with a score of 90 as a four-year-old, then returned the following season to win the event again with a 91, a clear demonstration of progression and reliability.
His 2025 season further strengthened his credentials, securing the Coonamble Classic Challenge and Coonamble Limited Classic Challenge, winning the Scone Futurity Draft and finishing Reserve Champion in the Scone Classic Challenge. He also qualified for the finals of the Nutrien Classic Challenge and Nutrien Classic Campdraft, along with the Future Stars Series Final. In 2026, he again featured as a finalist in the Nutrien Classic Challenge, continuing to perform consistently at major events.
Beyond the results, Bullion’s defining trait is his composure. He handles pressure without becoming reactive and remains adjustable throughout a run. His intelligence, strong conformation and genuine cattle sense allow him to transition seamlessly between competition work and mustering duties, further strengthening his versatility.
Looking ahead, Zeb Pearce has significant plans for Bullion as he continues to mature. The intention is to step him into the most competitive campdrafts across Australia, competing him at the highest level. There are also clear ambitions to campaign him in the Cow Horse discipline, with his training foundation strongly supporting his ability to compete in both the dry work and wet work phases of a Cow Horse event.
With a steady program behind him, proven performance on the scoreboard and a solid foundation, Kneipps Bullion is positioned not only as a serious competitor, but as a stallion with the scope, soundness and versatility to make a lasting impact.
