Ukrainian (horse)
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| Origin: | Ukraine |
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| Stick measure : | up to 1.63 cm |
| Colors : | mostly foxes, sometimes blacks or browns |
| Main application area: | Riding, carriage and competition horse |
The Ukrainian is a breed of horses from the Ukraine ( Ukrainian: Український верховий кінь ).
Background information on horse evaluation and breeding can be found under: Exterior , interior and horse breeding .
Exterior
The Ukrainian reaches a maximum height of 1.63 cm. His body is noble and well-proportioned. The sometimes large head has a straight profile. The Ukrainian's ears are medium-sized, and his eyes and nostrils are large. The Ukrainians mostly have foxes, but also other coat colors such as brown or black horses.
interior
Ukrainians are good-natured and willing animals. As they are both strong and enduring and have extensive movements, they are first-class competition horses that are used in many disciplines from show jumping and dressage to eventing and racing . They are also used as riding and carriage horses.
Breeding history
Breeding of the Ukrainian began after the Second World War. They crossed Nonius , Furioso North Star , Gidran and local mares with thoroughbred , Trakehner and Hanoverian stallions .