Our Story
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
We are Alicia and Michelle, two Alberta girls who became fast friends through our shared passion for horses
and sense of adventure. Between raising our families, caring for our animals, and running Mane and Feather,
life keeps us busy, but we wouldn't have it any other way!
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When we're not in the saddle or wrangling kids, you'll find us creating and bringing our love for the
Western lifestyle into every piece we design.
Whether you're a fellow rider, a dreamer of open skies, or someone who appreciates the beauty of nature
and the Western way of life, we hope you find something here that speaks to you.
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Welcome to Mane and Feather, we're so glad you're here!
About Us
Alicia is the talented artist of Mane and Feather who has always had a lifelong passion for creativity. From an early age, she found joy in sketching horses, a love that has only grown over the years. Now, she brings that same artistic dedication to her work, crafting stunning designs that capture the beauty and spirit of the Western lifestyle.
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Alicia lives on an acreage outside of Okotoks, Alberta with her husband Ryan, their son,
Dusten, and their daughter, Aryanna. Their lively home is shared with a whole crew of animals,
including Storm the devoted and affectionate cattle dog, Badger the barn cat who rules the
roost, three amazing horses - Wally, Thor and Izzy - and don't forget their oh so fun and
charming herd of ducks!
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Horses have always been a central part of Alicia's life, and she has a special connection with
her horse Wally, you can often find her building her bond with him through liberty work.
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Beyond Mane and Feather's standard offerings, Alicia is a skilled leather tooling artist and is always up for any custom order challenge.
Her passion for capturing the beauty of horses extends to photography, where she specializes in stunning equine portraits.
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Alicia's creativity shines not only in her artwork but in the way she embraces life - blending her love for animals, nature, and artistic expression into everything she does.
Michelle is the business backbone behind Mane and Feather, combining her passion for animals, the Western lifestyle and her eye for detail to help bring the boutique's vision to life.
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With a lifelong love of all creatures (especially horses), Michelle spent 15 years as a dedicated Veterinary Technician before channeling her expertise into entrepreneurship. She also owns FurEver Keepsakes, a business that creates meaningful pet fur keepsakes for dog and cat lovers.
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Michelle lives near Millarville, Alberta, with her husband Jarrod, their daughter, Katelyn, and their son, Tristan. The acreage is also home to their furry family members including a loyal Maremma dog, two cats, and four horses. She enjoys trail riding and competing in cowboy challenge events, always seeking new ways to connect with her horses. Her daughter, Katelyn, shares this passion, competing in gymkhanas with her sassy Palomino, Coconut.
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Michelle plays an essential role in Mane and Feather, ensuring that the boutique's offerings reflect both quality and heart.