When the farrier is talking about actual permanent changes, it’s conformation faults that they’re usually trying to correct. There’s only a short amount of time in which these corrections can happen, i.e. when the horse is still growing. If there’s a physical defect like a limb deviation or an angular limb deformity, a farrier can help even out the wear and tear on the foot and support the leg enough that the foal can straighten itself out. Even then, it takes a careful eye to make sure that the wonkiness in a leg is due to an actual problem and isn’t, say, a rotational issue that will sort itself out over time.
Here at Safire Farrier Service we strive to meet your needs in the correction of your growing horse.