David Edens graduated from farrier school when he was just eighteen. For several years he shod horses part time while worked other jobs to build his shoeing business. However, he really wanted to keep improving his shoeing skills. He was frustrated that he was unable to help horses with complex problems that he didn't have experience with, and he didn't have anyone to help him learn.

In 1985 David attended a clinic put on by the Texas Professional Farriers Association (TPFA), with Dave Duckett a very accomplished farrier from England. Duckett’s skills opened David’s eyes to the possibilities in farriery, and how and what he needed to learn. He saw how the members of the TPFA were interested in continuing education and put on clinics, forging contests, and certifications to improve their skills and keep up with the latest knowledge.

David decided to get involved with the TPFA and the American Farriers Association (AFA). He attended clinics and competed in contests to improve his skills. He learned from other farriers and worked his way up through the certification process to get to become a Certified Journeyman in the AFA - the highest level of AFA certification. David made a name for himself competing in contests, including winning the Best Shod Horse contest at the Draft Horse Classic in California. A few years later David was asked to judge that contest himself.

David was elected Treasurer of the AFA, and served for four years. During that time he had the opportunity to travel around the world, shoeing horses in Spain, and traveling with his son, a world champion competitor and clinician to farrier events in Japan, Brazil, England and Scotland.

Now David shoes in the North Texas area, mainly in and around Weatherford. He has shod many champion horses, mostly cutting and dressage horses, and occasionally shoes dressage horses in Florida in the winter. David is committed to supporting the next generation of farriers, and usually has a farrier apprenticing with him. In his spare time he does some blacksmithing and continues to support the TPFA as their contest coordinator. David is also an active volunteer in his community, and in 2014 he was elected president of the board of Graham Habitat for Humanity, for whom he enjoys helping build houses for families.