Checked breathing prior to cues avoids over-pressuring the horse, modeling just how to pause, reset

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Inspected breathing prior to signs prevents over-pressuring the steed, modeling how to stop briefly, reset, and react thoughtfully to stressors as opposed to respond or seek quick chemical relief.