Inspected breathing prior to cues avoids over-pressuring the equine, modeling how to stop, reset
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Checked breathing prior to signs avoids over-pressuring the horse, modeling how to pause, reset, and respond attentively to stress factors as opposed to respond or seek quick chemical alleviation.