Shivers strengthening exercises for racehorse

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I have a 7 year old point to pointer who shows symptoms of a neurological disorder. His previous owners spent 1000's of pounds getting a diagnosis, however this proved inconclusive. The symptoms shown are a shivering of hind leg and difficulty in maintaining balance when hind leg is lifted. He shows symmetrical muscle atrophy on his hind quarters, although only one limb is affected. He will be in full training in the next few weeks, doing 4 3 mile canters a week, increasing to 4 4 miles canters a day, along with hacking and schooling sessions. Just wondered if anybody has had any experience of race horses in training or competition animals and what exercises were beneficial to them to strengthen the hind quarters.
 
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