Cracking hoof wall

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My nine year old Holsteiner has really bad hoof walls. I bought him last year and noticed that his hoof wall was poor, so much so that it was difficult to shoe him behind. I put him on "formula for feet" for the year and thought they were improving but now I see that again they seem very dry and cracking at the side. He is again becoming difficult to shoe. I would appreciate any suggestions in relation to this problem. Thank you.
 
Do you have any photos?

Also what does he eat? My mare's hooves improved (started to grow much better horn with a tighter white line) when I cut the molasses from her diet.
 
It could be a fungal horn infection.
A few years ago my cob, who has good feet generally, had a persistant toe crack, not bad but just wouldn't grow out despite good trimming.
Tried a few things without success, then soaked in clean trax. Bit of a faff to do, but the crack started growing out shortly after and has never returned.
Might be worth a try.
 
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