Model Equine Photo Showers Association

Contemporary Asian Native/Ethnic Costumes (After 1960)

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.

Contemporary Asian Native/Ethnic Costumes (After 1960):
Riders celebrate their cultural roots and traditions through colorful regalia and carefully adorned equipment. Cambodian, Indian/Pakistani, Japanese, Kalmuk, Kazakh, Kirghiz, Modern Mongol, Pacific Island Pony Cultures, Tibetan, Turkoman, etc. Horses, mules or donkeys are allowed.

Examples of Costumes

Marwari Costume from Western India and Pakistan
Owned and shown by: Kimberley Jacobs
Comment: Mogul Costume. Props, tack, doll, photo by K. Jacobs.

Kazakh From Asia Minor/Turkey
Owned and shown by: Kimberley Jacobs
Comments: Props, tack, doll, photo by K. Jacobs.

Pacific Island Pony Cultures – Timor Island Pony Costume
Comments: Props, tack, doll, photo by K. Jacobs.

Cambodian Costume For Tourist Trade
Owned and shown by: Kimberley Jacobs
Comments: Props, tack, doll, photo by K. Jacobs.