1981 Swedish Warmblood Gelding (Pontus). Purchased in 1990 from Tami Crawford as a third level horse; sold to Kathy Priest in 1992 with proven success at Prix St Georges, Intermediare and Freestyle, schooling Grand Prix. Won numerous all-breeds awards from First Level though Prix St Georges and Intermediare 1. "Bataan was nicknamed 'Fireball' when he was younger and indeed he was! But, he taught me lots."