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Information × Registration Number 0226U002586, (0124U001597) , R & D reports Title Assess the main breeding characteristics of horses of the Ukrainian sports breed group being created popup.stage_title Оцінити основні селекційні ознаки коней створюваної української спортивної породної групи Head Ilnytska Tetiana Ye., Кандидат сільськогосподарських наук Registration Date 28-02-2026 Organization Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics nd. a. M.V.Zubets of National Academy of Agrarian Science of Ukraine popup.description1 To evaluate the development of the main selection characteristics of the exterior, movements and productivity of horses of the Ukrainian sports breed group being created. To analyze the effectiveness of using horses of other sports breeds when implementing a program to create a new breed group of sports horses. popup.description2 Object of study: the process of formation and evaluation of selection traits in horses of the newly created Ukrainian sports breed. Purpose of the work: to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the main selection traits and develop science-based recommendations for the evaluation and selection of horses to ensure an effective breeding process at the final stage of research. Research methods: information-analytical (monitoring of competition results), zootechnical (body measurements, linear conformation scoring), genealogical, and statistical (determination of coefficients of variation and breeding value EBV/BLUP). Research results: During the 2024–2025 period, a large-scale performance analysis was conducted based on 302 competition protocols (412 horses). It was established that representatives of the created group hold leading positions in eventing (45%) and show jumping (32%). A high coefficient of variation for performance (34.5–58.3%) was identified, indicating significant potential for further selection improvement. Genealogical analysis confirmed the dominance of the Corrado I, Caletto I, Fling, and Grande lines. The level of Thoroughbred blood percentage (25–50%) meets international standards for modern sports horse breeding. Based on the evaluation results, the structure of the Register was formed: 15 horses were included in the Main section, 54 in Section A, and 48 in Section B. Practical significance: The main results of this stage were the development and publication of: "The Catalog of Horses of the Created Ukrainian Sports Breed," which systematizes the genealogical structure and evaluation results of the elite population. "Recommendations for the Evaluation and Selection of Horses of the Created Ukrainian Sports Breed," which integrate European approaches (linear profiling, genomic evaluation) into national conditions. The implementation of these developments will increase the efficiency of selection for performance by 10–15% and ensures t Product Description popup.authors Olena V. Sydorenko popup.nrat_date 2026-02-28 Close