Inspected breathing prior to cues prevents over-pressuring the equine, modeling just how to stop, reset

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Checked breathing before cues stops over-pressuring the horse, modeling exactly how to stop briefly, reset, and react thoughtfully to stressors rather than react or look for quick chemical relief.