DARREN OWEN, CF
CERTIFIED FARRIER

Darren Owen, a certified farrier in the American Farrier's Association (AFA), is the founder of Indian Fields Farrier Service, Inc. Darren has been a professional farrier since graduating from Kentucky Horseshoeing School (KHS), located in Mount Eden, Kentucky, in 1996. It was there that Darren studied under a premier clinician and educator, Mitch Taylor, CJF. Graduating number 1 in his class at KHS, Darren continues to strive for knowledge which will be beneficial to his clients and their horses. Recognized throughout southeast Virginia and Northeast North Carolina, Darren works with several equine veterinarian practices, applying the team approach concept to his therapeutic shoeing of horses. The team approach allows the veterinarian, farrier and horse owner to work together in the best interest of the horse. Darren continues his education with his attendance at clinics, seminars and conventions presented by such professional associations as the AFA and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). Dedicated to sharing his knowledge, Darren educates his clients, local 4-H groups, community college classes and businesses. Indian Fields presents an annual seminar educating horse owners about farriery and the team approach. Darren is currently involved in the AFA certification process, working on the highest level of certification, Certified Journeyman Farrier.