THE FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MARE FAMILIES IN THE UKRAINIAN WARMBLOOD BREED
The results of the structure of the Ukrainian warmblood horse breed horses studies for the Mare families and nests were presented. Uterine families and nests evaluated by industry and indices of the body structure of the representatives and offspring sport performance. The best mare families by the number of mare and a complex of selection traits were identify. The number of winners and prize-winners of competitions in classical types of equestrian sport, Champions of breed which are received in different uterine families were established. The compatibility of mares of various uterine families with genealogical lines studs also analyzed. Based on the results of the breeding characteristics evaluation and the analysis of pedigrees from the breeding families of outstanding horses - stallions and horses of the international and national sports classes of the breeding period 2000-2015, the breeding program until 2025 provides for the features of work with the uterine families and nests.