Issued by the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) in 1982, this attractive three-stamp set highlights notable Soviet horse breeds and equestrian disciplines. The stamps depict the Ukrainian riding horse, Don horse in show-jumping action, and the Kabardian horse, each paired with riders demonstrating classical equestrian skills. Clean white backgrounds emphasize the detailed engraving and realistic color tones of the animals, a distinctive feature of Soviet thematic issues from this period. The combination of zoological interest, sports themes, and regional breed representation makes the set especially desirable for topical collectors of horses, sports, and Soviet definitive series. Well-centered mint examples are widely collected as part of 1980s USSR thematic issues.