BEECH ISLAND, SC- DARREN TAPLIN, 64, passed away Friday, October 3, 2014 at his farm. A native of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Darren was the son of the late Roy and Monica Coughlin Taplin. Darren was a United States Honorary Young Horse Handler and a United States Dressage Federation Silver Medalist. His achievements and accomplishments in the sporthorse world and in dressage are innumerable. He will leave his vast experience as a professional horseman with his present and past clients. Darren also will leave a lasting impression in the AKC show ring with his dachshunds. Darren is survived by his sister Vicki, brother Dale and his partner of 20 years, Nick Bertelli. A celebration of Darren's life will be held Sunday, October 26th at 2 PM at Xanadu Dressage, 300 Capriole Drive, Aiken, SC 29803. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Dachshund Rescue of North America (www.drna.org) or the Dream Dachshund Rescue (www.dreamrescue.org). Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 in charge of arrangements.