Checked breathing before signs stops over-pressuring the equine, modeling just how to pause, reset
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Inspected breathing prior to cues prevents over-pressuring the horse, modeling just how to pause, reset, and respond thoughtfully to stressors rather than respond or seek quick chemical alleviation.