Judy Westlake
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Theory
The Virtue of Stretching in Dressage
Judy Westlake explains the difference between a "good" stretch—one that gymnasticizes a horse's entire body involving his back—and a "bad" stretch—one that involves only the front part of a horse 's body.

Conformation
An Overview of the Inferior Check Ligament in Horses
Here's why the check ligament is an important soft-tissue structure in the equine athlete.

Lifestyle
Transitions: Close Call
What appears to have been a minor fall turns out to be a narrowly averted near-fatal accident thanks to safety gear and a trip to the ER.

Horse Care
The Role of Radiographs in the Equine Prepurchase Exam
Is it possible to find a dressage prospect with no issues?

Lifestyle
What I Wish I’d Known Then: Finding the Humor
Taking it the Humorous Way

Instruction
Is There a Dressage-Type Light Seat?
Susan Lewis Harris discusses the use of a light seat for dressage riders.