Checked breathing before cues avoids over-pressuring the horse, modeling just how to stop briefly, reset

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Checked breathing prior to hints prevents over-pressuring the steed, modeling just how to pause, reset, and react thoughtfully to stress factors instead of react or look for quick chemical relief.