ShowBiz Feature T


ers and trainers, many of whom make it a point to stop by the Der-Dau booth whenever they are at a horse show. Sometimes they stop by to order some boots, but more of- ten than not, they stop by just to visit Joseph or Jose, know- ing that they’ll be greeted with a friendly smile, the chance to talk and unwind, eat some candy, and, sometimes, sample some of José’s famous espresso. “We have been blessed over the years to make so many


friends at the horse shows and to develop very close and lasting relationships,” said Joseph who now runs the com- pany his father started nearly 60 years ago. “It means so much to us that riders and others feel comfortable stop- ping by to visit even if they’re not looking for a new pair of boots.” The warmth and friendliness that riders find at the


Der-Dau booth has become a trademark of the fam- ily business, as has the quality of their hand-made, custom boots, shoes and accessories. The biggest commitment to the sport, distinguishing Der-Dau work- manship and integrity, is the amazing pride they take in their craft and their product. They would never stand for


wo of the most familiar – and friendly – faces on the horse show circuit are those of Joseph and José Der, the current CEO and original founder of Der-Dau, manufacturer of custom boots, shoes and accessories. From Thermal to Wellington, they are well known by literally hundreds of rid-


José at work


79


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100