RUSSELL BEATTY
EXPERT FERRIER AND HORSEMAN
"Horses are my passion. Working with horses interests me and challenges me."
A native Texan, Russell built his career through decades of experience in shoeing, ranching, and horse training. He was raised in Helotes TX which is a small town outside of San Antonio.
Russell earned a full-ride scholarship in Sheridan, Wyoming for riding bulls. He studied ranch management, continued bull riding, roping calves, and rode saddle broncs for many years. After college Russell went to basic shoeing school in Texas. He later on enrolled in a specialized six month course in corrective shoeing in Denver, Colorado. Russell has been shoeing and trimming horses now for thirty six years. Along with shoeing, he became very skilled at Natural Horsemanship methods of horse training. Russell then spent five years traveling the Country hosting hundreds of colt starting competitions.
With a lifetime of experience and many buckles under his belt, Russell founded the Sandy Hooves Horseshoeing company with his loving wife, Cristy. Now he takes pleasure in providing his his services as a farrier and his expertise in horsemanship to the equine community of western Washington.
ABOUT SANDY HOOVES HORSESHOEING
Sandy Hooves Horseshoeing is the most trusted professional shoeing and training service in Western Washington. Since 1987, we've been helping both horses and their owners understand each other better and live together in perfect harmony. Sandy Hooves is a great option for shoeing, training, and correcting problems that are causing you, or your animal, trouble. Contact us for peace of mind for yourself and your horse.
100% QUALITY & PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
Sandy Hooves Horseshoeing prides itself on quality. Founder and CEO, Russell Beatty, is a master horseman and Ferrier with decades of experience in all things equine. As a husband and wife team, Sandy Hooves provides excellent services in hoof care, training, and education to the community of western Washington. Sandy Hooves Horseshoeing is your one-stop-shop for quality horseshoeing, private consultations, training lessons, and more.