Unique international honour for Wangoom couple's stallion straight out of a fairytale

Rachael Houlihan
Updated May 4 2019 - 9:12pm, first published May 1 2019 - 4:21pm
Power: Baastian 510 at full flight in the dressage arena. Pictures: Katrina Routson
Power: Baastian 510 at full flight in the dressage arena. Pictures: Katrina Routson
CHAMPION: Baastian 510 has been crowned the Equitana horse of the year twice.
CHAMPION: Baastian 510 has been crowned the Equitana horse of the year twice.
STRONG IN FRONT AND BEHIND: Baastian 510 performing a dressage move.
STRONG IN FRONT AND BEHIND: Baastian 510 performing a dressage move.

It was quite an overwhelming process. What we have done is open up the door to all other Friesians in Australia to strive to do this as well. When we did this there was no process ... It's amazing for the breed. It made page one news in The Netherlands.

- Katrina Routson
STRIDING OUT: The friesian stallion has a massive stride.
STRIDING OUT: The friesian stallion has a massive stride.
LEGEND: Baastian 510 with champion dressage rider Rozzie Ryan on board.
LEGEND: Baastian 510 with champion dressage rider Rozzie Ryan on board.

WITH a flowing mane and tail and a shiny black coat, Friesian stallion Braggo looks like a horse from a fairytale.

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Rachael Houlihan

Deputy editor at The Standard. Former Warrnambool City Council and general news reporter. Send me news tips: rhoulihan@warrnamboolstandard.com.au

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