Finally having fun! I brought him in and he was all antsy about everything, probably because I haven't ridden him in so long. I walked him around and then worked on getting his head down and his back rounded, the usual. I got a bucking strap, and we have become friends. At first he was mad I was holding my outside reign so steadily and would try to stop. After a little bit he gave up on that and eventually, like magic, his head went down! I was very pleased. In the other direction he was good, like always :) I warmed him up w/t/c and gave him a short break. After that I did a little more with his head and then did figure eights. We did a ton of transitions and eventually did a walk to canter, and canter to walk. It was so fun to do fun things and not so focused on getting his big, honking neck down. I also find that it helps when we don't focus on that, because I just get really frustrated. At the same time I feel like I shouldn't move on until I can keep his head down all the time. It is improving, and it's a lot better enjoying my rides.