Gaited horses often need to be ridden with contact; in the bridle, seat, and legs

Maintain an outside rein and use the inside leg to lift the shoulder, so they don’t drop the shoulder and pace

Lift the reins half way up the neck to bring the rear legs under themselves

When they pace - get the head down

When they trot - lift the head up

Work down from the canter to a four beat gait, not up from the walk