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.
Historical Native/Ethnic Costumes (900 +/- 1960 A.D.):
Warriors from the past. Examples such as the Avars, Mongols, Huns, Moguls, Vikings, and Historical Mounted Samurai, reflect the warlike and conquering nature of the many established kingdoms and nomadic groups of people throughout Asia, Europe and North Africa. Horses, mules or donkeys are allowed.
Examples of Costumes
Garian
Info: Bay grade pony gelding
Mold: Breyer Bouncer
Owner: Kimberley Jacobs
Comment: HISTORICAL COSTUME: 13th Century Mongol Warrior; Props, tack, doll, photo by K. Jacobs.
Buster
Info: Bay Pinto Basque Pony gelding
Mold: Lake Shore Houdini
Owner: Kimberley Jacobs
Comment: HISTORICAL COSTUME: Viking Warlord, 11th Cen. A.D., guarding the pillage. Doll by L. Jacobs; Props, tack, photo by K. Jacobs.
Revelie
Chestnut Thoroughbred gelding
Mold: Breyer Lonesome Glory Thoroughbred
Owned and shown by: Kimberley Jacobs
Comments: HISTORICAL COSTUME: c.1930s Turkoman Native Costume as seen by members of the National Geographic Citroen-Haardt Trans-Asiatic Expedition. This is not the modern “gooseneck” saddle style so many people are showing. Props, tack, doll, photo by K. Jacobs .
Akbar the Great Tiger Hunting
Owned and shown by: Kimberley Jacobs
Comment: Mogul Costume. Props, tack, doll, photo by K. Jacobs.
Historical Mounted Samurai
Owned and shown by: Kimberley Jacobs
Comments: Props, tack, doll, photo by K. Jacobs.
Sung Dynasty War Lord
Owned and shown by: Cynthia Jameson
Comments: Horse customized by Cynthia Jameson and Lisa Rivera. Costume and doll by Cary Nelson.