Examined breathing before signs avoids over-pressuring the steed, modeling exactly how to stop briefly, reset

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Checked breathing before cues avoids over-pressuring the horse, modeling exactly how to pause, reset, and respond attentively to stress factors instead of respond or look for fast chemical relief.