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.
Arabian Costume Modern Exhibition, Modern Dancing Arabian:
There are two style in this section allowed premium.
Modern Dancing Arabian:
There has been renewed interest in dancing horse competitions in Egypt and in Pakistan and India. Perhaps someday their will be international competitions. CHARACTERISTICS: Combination Jineta-dressage saddle decorated with metal ornamentation. Matching saddle pad, breast collar and bridle decorated with metal ornamentation and small tassels. Tassels are all one color and match the saddle and saddle pad color. Since this style is still evolving, expect it to become more ornate and colorful in the future. English type stirrups. (See photos Modern Dancing Horse One, Two, Three, Four, Five)
Show Ring Style, Renaissance Faire Style and Hollywood Style:
Glitzy/heavily decorated tack or styles adapted for show ring presentation. Basically anything goes as long as it won’t trip or injure the horse.
Examples of Arabian Costumes
Modern Dancing Horse.
Internet Public Domain
Modern Dancing Horse.
Internet Public Domain
Modern Dancing Horse.
Internet Public Domain
Modern Dancing Horse.
Internet Public Domain
Modern Dancing Horse.
Internet Public Domain
Hollywood Style Costume
Phantome
Info: Extreme chestnut sabino Arabian stallion
Mold: Stone “Khaspar” OF
Shown by Sue Sudekum