By Beverly J. Lynch
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.
Follow the links on the left to read the clinic for Dressage. It is available in four parts in either PDF or Doc format. Each Part is graphic intense and files are large so please allow time for them to load.
This “Competition” dressage reference material will provide you with detailed information in text and pictures which will help you; the model horse judge to more accurately judge competition dressage and dressage in general. It will also provide the model horse shower (live or photo) to properly set up and show model horses in the competition dressage division successfully.
Learn:
The correct placement of tack and attire requirements for each level
The correct rider position/alignment & placement
The traits of each horse gait as they apply to correct dressage movements (with photo examples of each)
What gait/movement & level to show popular model horses
What dressage judges (real and model) look for in a good presentation (photo or live) along with how to avoid common competition dressage showing errors.
Many links are provided for additional reference material relative to competition dressage.
Examples of Dressage Entries
Peter Stone, SR2007 Warmblood “Spago”, Hanoverian gelding. Showing: Grand Prix-Free Style, Performing “Half Pass Right”. Shown By; Beverly Lynch, Photo by; Same. Tack By Carrie Olquin.
Breyer, Hanoverian Custom. Showing: Grand Prix-Free Style, Performing; “Extended Trot”. Shown By; Beverly Lynch, Photo By; Same. Tack By; Carrie Olquin.