Checked breathing before signs protects against over-pressuring the steed, modeling just how to stop, reset

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Inspected breathing before hints stops over-pressuring the equine, modeling exactly how to pause, reset, and respond thoughtfully to stress factors rather than react or look for fast chemical relief.