Megan Carl - Mane Alternative (Suzanne Winfield)

Originally from Minnesota, finally living near the mountains...a life-long dream.

With this fresh new outlook (and view), I have now re-opened my popular business, Mane Alternative. Started 20 years ago as a professional horse braiding and grooming business, it is getting a whole new face-lift to include custom sewn and unique stable accessories, braiding products, dog and cat clothing for the animal lovers; and fun hats, costumes and winter-wear for the humans.

I love to ride, braid and groom my rescued horses, design and sew unique and useful things for people to buy, and I love skiing.

I enjoy sharing my knowledge and the natural teacher in me encourages me to write. My history includes coaching equitation to a national level and training horses, so I try to include light-hearted and fun, yet helpful articles for horse and animal lovers. And, at some point my children's books will be done.

In the meantime, please enjoy my Hubs. Feel free to subscribe as a follower; and if inspired enough to do so yourself, start your own HubPage here!

For more fun stuff, and to order personalized and custom embroidered gifts and awards, please visit my secure website www.ManeAlternative.com !

In the Spotlight

Show Horses and their Beautiful Mane Braids

Traditionally, horses and ponies to be shown in English styles of riding and driving are braided for horse shows. The braiding styles are absolutely beautiful pieces of art and many hours of love and practice have gone into producing them. ...

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Show Horses and their Beautiful Tail Braids

Traditionally, horses and ponies to be shown in English styles of riding and driving are braided for horse shows. If there is braiding to be done, the mane always comes first. But there's nothing quite so gorgeous than when the look is completed...

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How to Put Hair up Under Riding Helmet in Less Than 1 Minute

Learn how to quickly and easily put your hair up under your riding helmet for horse shows or for schooling. Includes step by step photos and links to essential tools.

In the Spotlight

Horse Show Tricks: How to Neatly Tie on Your Back Number

Attention good or bad, is attention nonetheless. Riders who march into the horse show ring neatly pressed and dressed in classic and appropriate clothing, are more likely to draw good attention from the judge. By paying attention to the smallest of...

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  Nail Polish & Remover

  How to Keep Your Nails Beautiful While Working Around Horses

  7 years ago

  …or gardening, or doing housework, or regularly doing any task that is tough on your nails! For years now I’ve been asked how I keep my nails so nice, especially while working with horses in the barn. So here it is, the How-To everybody has...

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  Horses

  Training Your Horse’s Mind: Preparing for Parades

  7 years ago

  Practically every city has a street festival and counties and states have their fairs. With them, come fun parades for all to enjoy. Everybody loves a parade, especially when there are horses to see! It is one of few opportunities some families ever...

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  Equestrian, Dog Racing & Other Animal Sports

  Horse Show Tricks: How to Neatly Tie on Your Back Number

  7 years ago

  Attention good or bad, is attention nonetheless. Riders who march into the horse show ring neatly pressed and dressed in classic and appropriate clothing, are more likely to draw good attention from the judge. By paying attention to the smallest of...

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  bellatory.com

  How to Put Hair up Under Riding Helmet in Less Than 1 Minute

  22 months ago

  Learn how to quickly and easily put your hair up under your riding helmet for horse shows or for schooling. Includes step by step photos and links to essential tools.

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  Horses

  Show Horses and their Beautiful Mane Braids

  3 years ago

  Traditionally, horses and ponies to be shown in English styles of riding and driving are braided for horse shows. The braiding styles are absolutely beautiful pieces of art and many hours of love and practice have gone into producing them. ...