Striking bay gelding born April 14, 2007. Herostan is a worthy representative of his outstanding bloodlines. Herostan was awarded Premium by the BWP judges. He will be started on the ground this winter and will be ready to be backed in the spring. Sire, Neostan is a spectacular son of the famous stallion Florestan I. Florestan I was champion of the 1988 Rhineland approval and won his performance test in Warendorf the following year. He has produced many approved stallion sons and many state premium mares. Florestan I is recognized within the breed as a sire who can be relied upon for superior heritability. He produces outstanding basic paces, a beautiful head and lovely temperament. Neostan is successfully competing at the highest levels of dressage with trainer Jim Koford. Dam, Bala had a successful show career on the East coast before a shoulder injury. Hero has three lofty gaits, a super temperament and good looks. www.risingstarfarm.net