Donnerschlag

For many years the main sire at St. Ludwig, Donnerschlag left his distinctive mark on an era of breeding at the respected stud. His career had many high points,". . . enough to fill a book." At his 1990 stallion performance test, he showed a multitude of talents. In 1993 he was winner of a finals class at the Federal Championship for dressage horses, at Manheim. Donnerschlag posted many wins and placings at Grand Prix and World Cup , Intermediare level. His sire, Donnerhall was a stallion of legendary proportions, who achieved the unbelievable sire production index for dressage of 274 points! His dam, Pirola was a full sister to Pik Bube I and II. Bred to Raphael she bred the stallion Regazzo, now in Sweden. Her dam line is based on international jumper Dohlenfürsten. As a sire Donnerschlag has excelled--he has over two dozen offspring competing in "S" dressage, and a large number of gold medal and high-priced auction foals. He also has a large number of approved sons, including Dream of Heidelberg I and II, Donnerwind, and many more. His son Fontainbleu is a dressage champion in France. Donnerschlag's daughter Dona won the Rheinland elite mare show in 1998, and Donna Doria the Oldenburg elite mare show and the state riding championship.