As a two and three-year old stallion, Baladin d'Oc was undefeated in France at the in-hand breeding shows. With his excellent conformation and paces, and outstanding temperament, he was sent from France to Germany to undergo Performance Testing at Adelheidsdorf. He earned superior marks, including scores of 9 on Walk and Trot, and was approved for breeding with the Hanoverian Verband as a refining stallion. While in Germany he began his dressage training, before being imported to the US in 1994. Here, he became an accomplished FEI dressage stallion, earning scores to 66.5% at Prix St. Georges. Among his many honors, he was named USDF Selle Francais Horse of the Year for both Third and Fourth Levels.

Baladin d'Oc has a superb work ethic and is a joy to handle. At his performance test, he received straight 8's for Character, Temperament, Ability and Willingness to Work. He is highly intelligent and has been owned and ridden by an adult amateur through FEI levels. Since his arrival at Virginia Tech, his uncomplicated, gentle nature allows him to be handled easily by students, both on the farm as well as at breed shows and clinics.