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.
Fantasy Costume or Fantasy Performance Costumes:
This class is for any costume that has a fantasy theme. The equine model must a real equine. No decorator or fantasy models allowed.
All costumes are required to have a cinch or surgingle. Exception is any costume that is just a headstall or neckpiece or is intended to be ridden bareback.
Examples of Costumes
SR Blackberry
Info: Black Friesian stallion
Mold: Breyer Goffert (Labyrinth)
Owned and shown by: A Lopez
Telcontar
Info: Gray Oldenburg Gelding
Mold: OF Traditional
Owned and Shown: Nisse Taunt
Comments: The “Calormene noble’s saddle” is a costume inspired by C.S. Lewis’s book “The Horse and His Boy”. The Calormenes love lavish adornments. The jewels and metal work show that the owner is wealthy. Since Calormene nobles often dye their beards red, the large red tassels are meant to show that this horse belongs to a ranking nobleman. The decorative “shields” show that this is a war horse and the high cantled saddle supports the rider during battle.