Don Hannes is a stunning dark bay, an exceptional, proven competitor and a clear future Grand Prix horse. Boasting a top-tier pedigree by Don Romanov out of a Wanderbursch II mare, his dam line features the legendary Weltmeyer in the background, combining elite modern mechanics with time-tested German excellence.
Imported from Germany as a 3-year-old, Don Hannes has been owned by the same dedicated owner his entire career and has been exclusively and expertly developed by world-renowned trainer Petra Warlimont. Under Petra’s guidance, he earned the rare accolade of qualifying for and competing successfully at the US Young Horse Championships as a 4, 5, 6, and 7-year-old. He is officially ready to enter the Intermediaire I ring today and is already schooling all of the Grand Prix movements with ease and expression.
Movement and Rideability
Don Hannes possesses three exceptional, elastic gaits with a powerful, active hind leg. He demonstrates an exceptional ability to collect, making the upper-level movements natural and easy for him. He sits in a very light contact. He is sensitive and responsive to the aids, offering top-tier performance without being hot or forward-thinking.
Elite Training Foundation
Don Hannes has been in full training with Petra Warlimont at her premier facility in Evergreen, Colorado. A highly respected, USDF Gold Medalist, Petra is celebrated for her exceptional expertise in young horse development.
• Championship Backing: Petra is a multi-time National Champion at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions, capturing the National 5-Year-Old Championship in 2024 and the National 6-Year-Old Championship in 2025.
• Elite Programs: Her expertise is recognized at the highest levels, earning invitations to the Markel/USEF Young Horse Emerging Program and receiving the American Hanoverian Society Foundation Grant.
Buying a horse from PW Dressage ensures a flawless foundation of correct, empathetic training and technical rideability.
Key Highlights
• Pedigree: Sired by Don Romanov out of a Wanderbursch II dam, with the iconic foundation sire Weltmeyer heavily anchoring the background.
• Development: Exclusively trained by USDF Gold Medalist Petra Warlimont since import.
• Championship Record: Multi-year US Young Horse Championship competitor (ages 4, 5, 6, and 7).
• Current Level: High-scoring potential at I1 with solid one-tempi changes and developing GP work.
• Temperament: Sensitive to the aids but completely sensible and steady in his mind.
• Suitability: An ideal mount for a professional, or an ambitious Under-25 (U25) / Young Rider looking for a top-tier partner.
Health
• Full vet history and recent clean X-rays available.