Examined breathing before signs protects against over-pressuring the horse, modeling how to stop, reset
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Inspected breathing before cues avoids over-pressuring the steed, modeling how to stop briefly, reset, and respond thoughtfully to stress factors instead of react or look for quick chemical alleviation.