49. The Equine Industry, AI, and The Cowgirl Gathering with Dave Dellin
04/30/24 • 35 min
On today’s episode, we have special guest, Dave Dellin. Dave is the CEO of APHA and he’s sharing his diverse background and journey in the equine industry. We also talk about their event, The Cowgirl Gathering; where the idea came from, who it’s for, and what the event will entail this year. Dave shares how valuable being a continuous learner is, the power of self-reflection, and his take on the future of the horse industry and AI.
David Dellin is CEO of the American Paint Horse Association, a multi-million dollar international organization and the world’s second largest equine breed registry. He leads APHA’s family of brands: the non-profit American Paint Horse Association, its wholly owned for-profit subsidiary Marked For Greatness Properties LLC, and the charitable American Paint Horse Foundation.
An Oklahoma State University graduate, Dellin first joined APHA as director of judges in 2012 and was instrumental in the development of innovative showing- and judge-education resources, including APHA’s interactive learning platform horseIQ.com. Dellin’s expertise and experience has yielded partnerships between APHA and other equine organizations to streamline, modernize, and create their own stakeholder resources through APHA’s proprietary platform. Dellin assumed the position of CEO in 2023. Previously, Dellin was a professional horse trainer and judge; he also served as past president of the National Snaffle Bit Association.
Resources & Links:
- Sidecar Sync podcast
- Equine Appraiser job
- Livestock and Farm Equipment Appraiser jobs
- Join The Directory Of The West
- Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description
- Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship
- Email us at [email protected]
- Join the Of The West Email List
- List your jobs on Of The West
Connect with Dave:
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- Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest
- Check out the Of The West website
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On today’s episode, we have special guest, Dave Dellin. Dave is the CEO of APHA and he’s sharing his diverse background and journey in the equine industry. We also talk about their event, The Cowgirl Gathering; where the idea came from, who it’s for, and what the event will entail this year. Dave shares how valuable being a continuous learner is, the power of self-reflection, and his take on the future of the horse industry and AI.
David Dellin is CEO of the American Paint Horse Association, a multi-million dollar international organization and the world’s second largest equine breed registry. He leads APHA’s family of brands: the non-profit American Paint Horse Association, its wholly owned for-profit subsidiary Marked For Greatness Properties LLC, and the charitable American Paint Horse Foundation.
An Oklahoma State University graduate, Dellin first joined APHA as director of judges in 2012 and was instrumental in the development of innovative showing- and judge-education resources, including APHA’s interactive learning platform horseIQ.com. Dellin’s expertise and experience has yielded partnerships between APHA and other equine organizations to streamline, modernize, and create their own stakeholder resources through APHA’s proprietary platform. Dellin assumed the position of CEO in 2023. Previously, Dellin was a professional horse trainer and judge; he also served as past president of the National Snaffle Bit Association.
Resources & Links:
- Sidecar Sync podcast
- Equine Appraiser job
- Livestock and Farm Equipment Appraiser jobs
- Join The Directory Of The West
- Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description
- Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship
- Email us at [email protected]
- Join the Of The West Email List
- List your jobs on Of The West
Connect with Dave:
Connect with Jessie:
- Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv
- Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest
- Check out the Of The West website
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48. Harnessing Your Creative Power with Quincy Eldridge
On today’s episode we have special guest Quincy Eldridge on the show! We’re diving into Quincy's upbringing on a California cattle ranch, her family's influence on her creativity, and her journey into fashion design. Quincy also shares her brand’s evolution, how she overcomes industry challenges, and strategies for overcoming creative ruts.
Quincy Freeman Eldridge grew up on a cattle ranch in the Central Valley of California. Rodeo has always been a part of Quincy’s life from her lineage of well-known cowboys and cowgirls to Quincy herself, who competed in rodeo and was a member of the Cal Poly Rodeo team during college in San Luis Obispo, California. It was only shortly after she graduated from Cal Poly that Quincy began the journey of combining her passion for rodeo, the western lifestyle, and her entrepreneurial pursuits, into a wholesale and retail business, Rodeo Quincy. Quincy has put her heart and soul into the business; growing and expanding every step of the way. Today, you can find Rodeo Quincy designs in over 300 stores across the US. Being a true rodeo cowgirl with a unique sense of fashion that inspires her creative designs. In 2018, Quincy married the love her life, a blue-eyed, Nevada cowboy, and professional rodeo steer wrestler, Dakota Eldridge. The couple resides in California and enjoy a fast-paced rodeo lifestyle.
Resources & Links:
- Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
- Boutique Chat podcast
- Equine Appraiser job
- Livestock and Farm Equipment Appraiser jobs
- Join The Directory Of The West
- Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description
- Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship
- Email us at [email protected]
- Join the Of The West Email List
- List your jobs on Of The West
Connect with Quincy:
- Download the Rodeo Quincy app
- Follow on Instagram and Facebook
- Check out her website
Connect with Jessie:
- Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv
- Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest
- Check out the Of The West website
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50. Building a Culture of Appreciation
I want to talk about compliments and putting good into the world. I want to build a culture where we aren’t just making our voices heard when we’re complaining, but that we’re proactively giving compliments, support, and appreciation. Today I want to challenge you that instead of being quick to offer our criticism, let’s see the good and acknowledge it because the world needs more of that!
Jessie was born and raised on her family’s cattle ranch in Southern Idaho, which at an early age, instilled in her the importance of a strong work ethic, and a deep appreciation for the American West.
In addition to her lifelong involvement raising cattle, Jessie has had over a decade’s worth of experience in print and digital media, both writing for and producing various agriculture and western fashion publications, as well as freelancing in ag and western communications.
As someone who has been on all sides of the spectrum—as a job seeker, a business owner, someone looking for various service providers, and as a freelancer—Jessie deeply understands the obstacles one must navigate when job hunting or looking to hire for employment or project purposes in the west.
Jessie’s proudest accomplishment(s) in life is that of her family—her husband Justin, her son, Jhett, and baby girl, Jaxyn.
Resources & Links:
- Join The Directory Of The West
- Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description
- Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship
- Email us at [email protected]
- Join the Of The West Email List
- List your jobs on Of The West
Connect with Jessie:
- Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv
- Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest
- Check out the Of The West website
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