Cindy Parker was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, and moved to Texas five years ago. Her working career began in her family-owned high-end furniture store, where she worked with her grandparents, father, uncle, and sister. While still working after high school, she attended business college. After years of dusting and working in the office, she eventually became the store buyer, handling floor display, sales, gallery setup, and customer service.
Eventually, Cindy followed her passion and purchased a horse boarding facility, which she owned and operated for approximately 18 years. She moved to Texas five years ago with her daughter, whom she supports as a Dressage Trainer. Along the way, she has diligently developed her bot egg remover. Today, Cindy shares her life with donkeys, piggies, miniature highland cows, two longhorns, two goats, dogs, and of course horses. Growing up, she enjoyed snowmobiling, skiing, tennis, and showing horses.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- That bot fly eggs on horses are easily removed to break the fly lifecycle and prevent infestation.
- How a simple bot egg remover tool can stop larvae from being ingested by horses and livestock.
- Why parasites and worms in equine and livestock lead to colic, weight loss, and poor coats.
- How Cindy Parker turned 18 years of boarding experience into a mission for parasite awareness.
- That a consistent deworming calendar is crucial for maintaining healthy and thriving animals.
- Why many horse owners overlook bot flies despite the severe health risks to their animals.
- How removing bot eggs manually can reduce the need for chemical dewormers in some cases.
- That a lack of parasite management can permanently stunt a young horse's physical development.
- How to educate horse owners and staff to identify and remove bot fly eggs on sight.
- Why keeping a bot egg remover in your tack box ensures immediate action when eggs are spotted.
about the show
Next Level CEO is an entrepreneur education series hosted by Daymond John, created for business owners, founders, and leaders who want real insight from people who have built, scaled, and led successful companies.
Each episode features expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders sharing the stories, decisions, strategies, and lessons behind their growth. Viewers get a closer look at how strong brands are built, how companies scale, and how experienced entrepreneurs think through leadership, opportunity, risk, and long-term success.
From disruptive startups to established business empires, Next Level CEO gives entrepreneurs a front-row seat to the business strategies, founder insights, and leadership moves that drive business excellence.
Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who wants to learn from proven builders, Next Level CEO delivers practical lessons from people who have created something that lasts.
