The Novoaleksandrovsky stud farm was established in May of 1825 in the Pridontsovye (presently, the Lugansk People's Republic) and named in honor of Emperor Alexander I. The project of the complex was designed by G. Bukin, the architect of the Horse Breeding Committee of the Russian Empire. In August of 1825, the grand opening took place. Initially, the stud farm was intended for military purposes and was supposed to breed and supply sturdy riding horses to the cavalry regiments of the Russian Army. As a result of the breeding work of the farm's specialists, the breeding stock of strong and hardy half-breed horses was produced.
During the Great Patriotic War, most of the horses, primarily draft horses, were “mobilized” to artillery and other Red Army units as horse-drawn transport.
Since 1952, a period of selection and breeding work with the view of breeding a new type of Russian Arden draft horse breed began. In 1950-1960s, the Novoalexandrovsky (Ukrainian) type of Russian drafters was bred at the stud farm.
On September 11 of 1975, by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, the Novoalexandrovsky stud farm was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor.
Currently, the Novoalexandrovsky stud farm is successfully developing and specializing in breeding and selling two breeds of horses: Novoalexandrovsky drafters and Ukrainian riding horses.
The postage stamp presents an image of horse of the Novoaleksandrovsky stud farm.
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