Paris Farrier Services

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🐴 Northern AZ Farrier
👣 Correct barefoot trims
⏳ Years of real experience
❌ No trends. No fluff.
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01/31/2026

Come check them out in person!

Available now! Father is a mini/standard Aussie and mother is full border collie! Come look at them before deciding! Loc...
01/31/2026

Available now! Father is a mini/standard Aussie and mother is full border collie! Come look at them before deciding! Located in ash fork 👍🏼 they are all loving and playful and get human interaction all day👍🏼

🐴 Hoof Imbalance Doesn’t Stay in the Hoof 🐴A horse doesn’t move in parts — it moves as a connected system.When the hoof ...
01/27/2026

🐴 Hoof Imbalance Doesn’t Stay in the Hoof 🐴

A horse doesn’t move in parts — it moves as a connected system.

When the hoof is imbalanced, the body adapts above it to stay moving. That compensation often travels upward through:

🔹 Fetlock
🔹 Knee
🔹 Elbow
🔹 Shoulder
🔹 Back & hips

At first, this shows up as:
• Shortened stride
• Uneven muscle development
• One shoulder working harder
• Subtle stiffness that “comes and goes”

By the time obvious lameness appears, the imbalance has usually been there far longer than people realize.

💡 Many “mystery soreness” issues don’t start in the shoulder or back — they start at the hoof.

Correct trimming supports the entire limb, not just the foot you see.

📩 Message me if your horse has ongoing soreness and you want to address the root cause.
👣 Fix the foundation. Protect the whole horse.

🐴 Hoof Balance Is Side-to-Side — Not Just Length 🐴When you look at a horse’s hoof from the front, balance isn’t about ho...
01/27/2026

🐴 Hoof Balance Is Side-to-Side — Not Just Length 🐴

When you look at a horse’s hoof from the front, balance isn’t about how short it is — it’s about how evenly the horse loads the limb.

This is called medial–lateral balance:
• Medial = inside of the hoof
• Lateral = outside of the hoof

If one side is higher or longer, the horse shifts weight to compensate. Over time, that imbalance can lead to:

⚠️ Uneven hoof wear
⚠️ Joint and tendon strain
⚠️ Shoulder tightness
⚠️ Chronic soreness that’s easy to miss

A correct trim aims to bring the hoof back under the limb so weight is shared evenly, not forced to one side.

💡 Most hoof issues don’t start suddenly — they develop quietly from imbalance.

📩 Message me if you want your horse evaluated beyond surface-level trimming.
👣 Balance first. Soundness follows.

01/27/2026

🚫🐴 Hoof Care Myths That Hold Horses Back 🐴🚫

MYTH #1: “Cracks mean bad hooves.”
👉 Truth: Most cracks are symptoms of imbalance, not weak hoof quality. Correct trimming and consistency usually resolve them.

MYTH #2: “Long toes are just genetics.”
👉 Truth: Genetics play a role—but trim timing, breakover, and balance matter far more than most owners realize.

MYTH #3: “Shorter trims = better trims.”
👉 Truth: Over-trimming can cause soreness. A good trim respects live sole depth, frog health, and internal structures.

MYTH #4: “If the horse isn’t lame, the trim is fine.”
👉 Truth: Horses compensate before they show lameness. By the time you see it, the issue has often been there for weeks or months.

MYTH #5: “Hooves only matter below the knee.”
👉 Truth: Hoof balance directly affects shoulders, back, hips, and overall movement.

💡 Good hoof care isn’t about fixing problems—it’s about preventing them.

📩 Message me if you want your horse evaluated beyond surface-level trimming.
👣 Educate the hoof. Protect the horse.

01/27/2026

🐎 Advanced Hoof Care: Balance Is Not Just Length 🐎

A proper trim is not about making the hoof “short.”
It’s about biomechanical balance.

Key factors a professional farrier evaluates every visit:

🔹 Medial–lateral balance (inside vs outside wall)
🔹 Dorsal wall angle & hoof-pastern axis
🔹 Breakover position
🔹 Heel engagement & frog contact
🔹 Sole depth and live sole plane

When these elements are off—even slightly—the horse compensates higher up the limb, often leading to:

⚠️ Shoulder tightness
⚠️ Stifle & hock strain
⚠️ Uneven muscle development
⚠️ Chronic soreness without obvious lameness

✅ Correct trimming supports:
• Natural movement
• Healthy circulation inside the hoof
• Strong digital cushion development
• Long-term soundness

💡 Hoof care isn’t reactive—it’s preventative biomechanics.

📩 Message me if you want your horse evaluated beyond “just a trim.”
👣 Balance first. Soundness follows.

01/27/2026

🐴 Hoof Care 101: Why Regular Trims Matter 🐴

A horse’s hoof grows continuously—just like your fingernails.
Without proper trimming, that growth can lead to:

❌ Cracks & chips
❌ Imbalanced weight bearing
❌ Joint & tendon strain
❌ Long-term soundness issues

✅ Routine trims (every 6–8 weeks) help maintain:
• Proper balance
• Healthy hoof angles
• Strong hoof walls
• Comfortable movement

💡 Remember: Hoof problems usually start small and become expensive if ignored. Preventative care is always easier on the horse—and the owner.

📍 Serving local horses with professional, barefoot-focused trims
📩 Message me to get on a consistent schedule

👣 No hoof, no horse.

🐎 Meet Your Farrier – Chase ParisI’ve been trimming horses since I was 9, learning alongside my dad. Now at 27, I run a ...
01/27/2026

🐎 Meet Your Farrier – Chase Paris
I’ve been trimming horses since I was 9, learning alongside my dad. Now at 27, I run a full-time, trim-only farrier service focused on reliability, clean work, and honest care.

🚙 Based in Ash Fork, I travel to Prescott, Flagstaff, and surrounding areas.

✅ 8-week rotation
✅ Fast, gentle, dependable

I’m currently accepting a few new clients.
📲 Text me to book: (909) 697-7487

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