The Ukrainian Riding Horse is a modern Ukrainian breed of a warmblood sport horse.
Today, the Ukrainian Riding Horse is used for both recreational and competitive riding.
This article will provide you with everything you need to know about this athletic breed.
Ukrainian Riding Horse Breed Info
Here are some of the key things you need to know about the Ukrainian Riding Horse:
| Height (size) | 15.7 – 16.2 hands high |
| Colors | Most commonly bay, chestnut or brown |
| Country of Origin | Ukraine |
| Common Uses | Show jumping, eventing, dressage, general riding |
Ukrainian Riding Horse Facts & Information (Breed Profile)
Breeding first started in the years after World War II at Dnipropetrovsk stud farm, and it eventually spread to additional state stud farms at Aleksandriisk, Derkulsk, Dnepropetrovsk and Yagolnitsk.
The breed was developed by crossing Hanoverian, Thoroughbred and Trakehner stallions with local mares, and also with mares of Furioso, Gidran and Nonius origin.
There are seven lines within the breed, and the Bespechny line incorporates the now-extinct Orlov-Rostopchin or Russian Saddle Horse blood.
A stud-book was formed in 1971, and in 1990 the breed was given formal recognition by the State Committee for Food and Procurement of the USSR Council of Ministers.
The Ukrainian Saddlers are now bred mostly for sport, but they are also suitable for general riding.
If you’re interested in learning more about this fascinating breed, keep reading!
Alternative Names
“Ukrainian Saddle Horse”
Temperament/Personality
Calm disposition, friendly
Physical Characteristics
The head is well proportioned with a straight profile, and expressive eyes.
The neck is straight and long, and the withers are prominent.
The chest is broad and deep, and the back is long and straight.
The legs are strong.
Overall, the Ukrainian Riding Horse is a muscular and solidly built large saddle horse.
Colors
Most commonly bay, chestnut or brown
Height (size)
15.7 – 16.2 hands high
Stallions
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Mares
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Weight
About 1,000 lbs (450 kg)
Blood Type
Warm
Common Uses
Show jumping, eventing, dressage, general riding
Health
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Popular Traits
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Feeding/Diet
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Country of Origin
Ukraine
Ancestors
Local stock, Nonius, Furioso-Northstar, Gidran, Trakehner, Hanoverian, Thoroughbred