Your horse is unique!
Immortalise it
in all its authenticity and dynamism through an extraordinary painting.
“The most sought-after and successful horse painter"
Rosemarie Friederichs
Heinrich Friederichs Museum, Warendorf
Hartmut Hellner has become an integral part of equestrian painting. Major horse magazines such as St. Georg, Reiter Revue International, Sport Welt and Vollblut celebrate his distinctive style. To bid farewell to Bella Rose at the CHIO in Aachen, Isabell Werth was presented with a portrait of her favorite horse painted by Hartmut Hellner. In 2025, the Deutsches Pferdemuseum (German Horse Museum) will be honoring his work with a special exhibition – a tribute that very few living artists have received before him.
The equestrian painter Hartmut Hellner – a portrait
Six reasons why Hartmut Hellner should paint your horse.
1. Hartmut Hellner is one of the most renowned equine artists of our time.
With his modern, distinctive style, he has earned a name for himself both nationally and internationally.
2. Some of the world’s most celebrated riders have placed their trust in him.
Isabell Werth, Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and Sönke Rothenberger are among his clients – people who combine top performance with a deep understanding of horses.
3. Leading racing stables also rely on his art.
Whether it’s Gestüt Röttgen, Gestüt Hof Ittlingen or Team Sauren – when it comes to creating lasting tributes to exceptional horses, Hartmut Hellner is the artist of choice.
4. The equestrian press celebrates his unmistakable expressive power.
Publications such as St. Georg, Reiter Revue international, Vollblut and Sport-Welt, among others, praise his unique style and expressiveness.
5. His art is strictly limited.
Hartmut Hellner only accepts a limited number of commissions each year – because every animal deserves time, dedication and intensive artistic exploration..
6. A timeless original – and a keepsake for life.
He does more than painting the exterior of your beloved horse. With confident, expressive brushstrokes, he seeks to reveal its true character and unique nature.
Immortilise your horse in three steps.
1. His paintings are based on photos.
Hartmut Hellner uses photos as templates when he paints. They don’t have to be masterpieces. Usually, a phone snapshot is quite sufficient.
2. What size should it be?
He places the photos of your horse in different formats so that you get a good feel for the perfect size and composition.
3. Let’s get to work!
Hartmut Hellner then gets to work.
