About the Ukrainian Breed .The Ukrainian saddle horse has been developed
at the stud farm of the Ukraine in the same manner as English
Hunters. Large mares of the West European saddle horses were
mated with Thoroughbred stallions. This has resulted in a horse
with exceptionally short legs showing a wealth of bone, a strong
body with a well-shaped back, good girth and ‘riding’
shoulders. It is a well-proportioned animal and potentially
a good hunter, capable of carrying plenty of weight. It is claimed
for the Ukrainian that is shows considerable jumping ability.