Serpentines with bend and counterbend

I practiced this one today! I tried to get it on camera but my pivo seemed convinced that the fence post was more horse-shaped than me 🤷‍♀️ Excellent to work on a horse that falls onto the inside shoulder (don't they all sometimes?). I found that I got more engagement from the hind end generally after practicing this a few times each way. So, this is technically a straightness exercise but I also found it helped with collection. If you struggle with shoulder-fore or shoulder-in (or haven't done these before), try thinking about it as moving your entire upper body - hands, shoulders, head - in the direction of the bend. This controls the shoulder; no need to pull on any reins or go crazy, just shift everything above the waist to the right/left like you are turning a cart in the store. Do it at the walk first. Hope this helps! This is from the same book that @JessamynJ🌶️ recommended - it's one of my favorites!