Faside First Donnerhall

A horse of remarkable stature and presence, First Donnerhall is a truly eye-catching young gelding combining impressive size, modern elegance, and world-class breeding. Standing approximately 17.1hh, he offers both physical presence and athletic potential—making him an exciting prospect for the serious dressage rider.

Now ready to begin his ridden career, First Donnerhall represents a rare opportunity to acquire a horse with scope, rideability, and proven genetics for the highest levels of sport.
Despite his size and presence, First Donnerhall is a kind, genuine horse with a calm and willing outlook. He is easy to handle, straightforward in his manner, and shows a natural willingness to engage with his handler.

His temperament reflects the strength of his pedigree—combining the positive attitude and rideability of Fürst Romancier with the renowned trainability, sensitivity, and work ethic of Sir Donnerhall. He is the type of horse that will develop into a confident, reliable partner with correct training.

By the highly respected Fürst Romancier, First Donnerhall inherits three exceptional paces, characterised by elasticity, cadence, and a natural ability to carry himself uphill. Fürst Romancier achieved outstanding scores during his performance test, including 9.0 for all paces and 9.5 for rideability, and was awarded the prestigious Oldenburg Hauptprämie.

His offspring are recognised for their expressive movement, modern type, and ability to progress successfully in sport, with several now competing at international level.

First Donnerhall clearly reflects these qualities, showing athleticism, ground-covering movement, and natural balance, combined with the presence and frame to develop into a powerful, impressive dressage horse.

First Donnerhall’s pedigree brings together some of the most influential and proven dressage bloodlines.

His sire Fürst Romancier is by the World Champion Fürst Heinrich, whose legacy includes outstanding horses such as Fürstenball and Woodlander Farouche. The damline traces back to the renowned Oldenburg Edoste line, responsible for producing Olympic horses, Bundeschampions, and Grand Prix performers.

On the dam side, Faside Isla May is by the exceptional Sir Donnerhall, one of the most influential sires in modern dressage breeding. A Bundeschampion and Vice World Young Horse Champion, Sir Donnerhall has produced numerous Grand Prix horses, championship winners, and elite auction horses.

Through Sir Donnerhall’s sire Sandro Hit and the legendary Donnerhall line, First Donnerhall’s pedigree is further strengthened with generations of proven sport success and elite breeding performance.

The combination of Fürst Romancier x Sir Donnerhall offers a powerful fusion of elasticity, rideability, scale, and proven Grand Prix genetics.

First Donnerhall is a gelding of exceptional presence and potential—combining size, movement, temperament, and elite pedigree in one impressive package.

A horse of scale, elegance, and undeniable quality—First Donnerhall is a future dressage partner of distinction.