Examined breathing before signs protects against over-pressuring the equine, modeling how to pause, reset
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Inspected breathing prior to signs prevents over-pressuring the horse, modeling exactly how to stop, reset, and react thoughtfully to stress factors rather than respond or seek fast chemical alleviation.