Horses no longer open their mouths, but the sound they make when they open their mouth is still present. Usually right after you spawn a horse or the horse is idle you will see these animations followed by the sound they make when they open their mouths.
Steps to reproduce
Spawn a horse (via spawn egg)
(The neigh or something) sound plays but the horses mouth never opens.
Notice that the horses' mouth never opens every time you spawn a horse or when the horse is idle.
What animation I'm talking about?
Hit the horse.
Notice the horses mouth just opened.
This animation isn't being shown when ever you hear the (neigh or something sound.)
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Relates to MC-178639, which was designated as "won't fix." However, it's possible that it may undergo review in the future.
Present in 1.20.1. I sorely miss the horses being more expressive. 😞 They feel so much less alive & substantial. It really lowers the quality of life in my game.
This is intended with the new horse model