IMEHA (International Model Equine Hobbyists Association) was an online photo showing site that existing until 2018. Included on the site were these guidebooks for judging and showing model horses in Performance classes. MEPSA has obtained permission to share the info contained in the guides.
Ancient Costumes (B.C. – 900 +/- A.D.):
These were the first equestrians: the Assyrians, Celts, Egyptians, Romans, Scythians, and others who used equines for hunting and warfare. Horses, mules or donkeys are allowed.
Examples of Costumes
Smedley
Info: Bay Brithish Fell Pony gelding
Mold: North Light Marshcroft Pirate King
Owner: Kimberley Jacobs
Comments: HISTORICAL COSTUME: Neolithic Celt, British Islands, c.500 B.C.; Props, doll, tack, photo by K. Jacobs.
Phantom Smoke II
Grey Dutch WB gelding
Mold: Ltd. Ed. ceramic casting by J. Brent-Starr
Owner: Kimberley Jacobs
Comment: HISTORICAL COSTUME: 7th Century Scythian Funeral Costume, Ukraine; Props, tack, doll by Kimberley Jacobs.
Assyrian
Owner: Kimberley Jacobs
Comments: HISTORICAL COSTUME: Mounted Assyrian Archer; Props, doll, tack, photo by K. Jacobs.