Girls in Equestrian Enterprise – Cheryl Dauphin
The following of our Girls in Equestrian Enterprise is not going to disappoint! I’m so excited not solely about this excellent girl, however I sing the praises about this product every day! By the top of this publish I hope you’re feeling that you simply personally know Cheryl Dauphin, simply as a lot as you’ll acknowledge her colourful, vibrant, and excellent barn and residential device!
Firstly of 2018, I personally met Cheryl and her made-by-hand merchandise. Since then they haven’t solely been a staple in our barn for all of our horses….but in addition in our dwelling AND in my enterprise. The EquiGroomers typically have a means of wandering off within the enterprise (it simply so occurs that many of the superior girls that work with me, even have horses, canines, cats, rabbits too!) Cheryl has additionally modified the way in which my pets and animals view grooming time.
About THE EquiGroomer
After Cheryl Dauphin retired as impartial graphic designer, she determined to dedicate her time to her horse and bettering her using abilities. In doing so, she realized her horse’s pores and skin was very delicate to the big enamel of a shedding device. Shedding stones work for a short time, however Cheryl realized they didn’t final lengthy, and have been actually messy. This left Cheryl in a predicament…however not for lengthy! Tenaciously she got here up with a prototype of the EquiGroomer and in addition finally designed the brand. She tried it on her horse with nice success and allowed different fortunate barn members to strive it too.
What makes this product utterly distinctive, (and why it has been such a success round our dwelling, barn, and enterprise) is that Cheryl has designed this device to be just like how a cat’s tongue grooms fur. The blade itself doesn’t take away hair by friction or pulling hair out. In actual fact, the little enamel solely take away scaly, lifeless hairs. Plus, the enamel of this blade are so petite that they don’t truly contact the pores and skin. But they’re nonetheless lengthy sufficient to deliver the pure oils discovered on the root of the hair, up by way of the hair to assist with coat and fur heath. The groomer’s colours are shiny and cheerful. The wood deal with is painted with 3 coats of exterior grade paint making it impervious to micro organism, and an epoxy end is utilized to the blade which wards off rust and prevents dulling.
It’s clear that Cheryl has taking all efforts to make the EquiGroomer instruments the epitome of perfection. Whereas Cheryl totally enjoys exhibiting off her merchandise, describing the advantages, demonstrating the use, and connecting with clients….promoting shouldn’t be her robust swimsuit. Cheryl mentions she doesn’t take pleasure in chilly calling or making gross sales over the cellphone, which frankly shouldn’t be that unusual! Nevertheless, what makes up for that, is a schedule that she loves. She balances time manufacturing and her enterprise associated duties, along with her time within the barn. Cheryl has been in enterprise for barely over 5 years, and in that point has designed her model to give attention to buyer satisfaction, high quality of merchandise, and pleased pets. She feels that there isn’t any want to alter that for the following pleased 5 years.
About Cheryl Dauphin
Cheryl and her enterprise headquarters are positioned in Glastonbury Connecticut, and her merchandise are manufactured domestically. Labels, wrapping, and transport of the EquiGroomer are all accomplished by hand by Cheryl. She additionally finds time to juggle advertising and marketing and buyer relations, all earlier than heading to the barn. Whereas it might be exhausting to select favorites, Cheryl’s favourite is the 5″ EquiGroomer. It has made so many pet homeowners reside’s simpler and so many fur infants happier throughout grooming time. We requested Cheryl when she first fell in love with horses.It seems, there wasn’t a time the place she lacked the fascination and want to journey.
Her mom not too long ago found an outdated slide of Cheryl on the again of a horse, she was most likely about 3 years outdated on the time. As a baby, she took many summer time holidays to her grandparents in Maine, and she or he would beg for the neighbors to pony her round on their horse. The primary books she remembers studying are Misty of Chincoteague and Black Magnificence. There isn’t any precise time when the fervour started, however the journey continues along with her 12 12 months outdated registered Holsteiner, Clifford. This present jumper is now having fun with his retired life and lighter using after an harm, however that doesn’t get Cheryl down. Optimist Cheryl welcomed the change of tempo, and now she and Clifford take pleasure in path rides and spending stress-free days collectively.
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Let’s Get a Little Private with Cheryl Dauphin
What’s one thing not everybody is aware of about you? I like being the focal point, but when given the choice of going to a celebration OR stress-free on the sofa…I’d select the latter!
What’s one thing you’d inform your youthful self? Don’t fear a lot about what others consider you, what is admittedly necessary is the way you consider your self! An excessive amount of time is wasted on issues that don’t really matter.
What’s a Mantra you reside by? Don’t sweat the small stuff!
What was the final present you binge watched? American Pickers…don’t ask why I discover that present so entertaining. I sat by way of what might have been 4 hours of repeats and nonetheless loved watching it!
What’s the final e book you learn? Twelve Years a Slave
What’s your favourite phrase? Certainly
What career apart from your individual would you try for every week? I’ve tried a lot of issues previously, all the pieces from retail gross sales, panorama designer, even seminar teacher. Nevertheless, I feel I’d like to attempt to be a Pet Adoption Coordinator at a no kill shelter.
What’s your favourite meals? Popcorn, Popcorn, Popcorn! If I had my selection I’d eat it for dinner….each day of the week, I’d! I like Popcorn!
How do you are taking your Espresso? I take my morning Starbuck’s Espresso black with one Splenda.
What’s one thing you need folks to recollect about your model? Every EquiGroomer or WaterWisk is assembled by hand, made domestically, and makes use of the best high quality supplies obtainable. I hand label and wrap each, and I’m solely chargeable for buyer relations, transport, advertising and marketing. There may be delight and love that goes into every EquiGroomer. It makes me really feel even higher once I know that each “hooman” that makes use of the comb on their animals shouldn’t be solely bettering the grooming expertise, but in addition rising the standard time they spend with their pets.
In Conclusion with Cheryl Dauphin of EquiGroomer
We have now actually loved attending to know Cheryl, and studying in regards to the outpouring of positivity and love that goes into her life and merchandise. It’s superb how related all of us are no matter background, jobs, or location. In studying extra about these superior girls, it jogs my memory that we’re all on this equestrian world collectively! Like I discussed earlier than, at Blanket Protected we use these merchandise every day for not solely horse and pet grooming, but in addition eradicating extra hair from saddle pads and fleece. Frankly, subsequent time I choose up my EquiGroomer or WaterWisk, I’ll have extra appreciation of the time, care, love, and keenness that went into it!
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