Bred by Günter Pape in 1987, Donnerschlag was by Donnerhall. He was licensed at the 1989 Oldenburg Stallion Licensing. Owned by Gestut St. Ludwig, he became a foundation sire at the stud in Wegberg, Germany. The stallion did his 100-day Stallion Performance Testing in Medingen in 1990, scoring 133.75 points to finish fourth.
Under Heiko Munzmaier, Donnerschlag made his show debut as a 6-year old in Duisburg-Hamborn at L-level. In 1995 the horse moved up to small tour level and in 1997 he did his first national Grand Prix. Donnerschlag competed in his last show in June 1999 at S-level back in Duisburg-Hamborn and finished third.
Donnerschlag sired 17 licensed sons, including Donnerwind and Don Vito and 50 State Premium Mares.