Aftert thinkin' about it, It actually needs to be handled by the server, Since the API is coming up, Modders will add all kinds of crazy and fun stuff, but its kinda unfair for us with 100+ pings, I think its our right that you should find a work around for this
Oh... well thats just sad.. Its always annoying to hear someone walking behind me, when its actually my foot steps, Anyway.. no leather boots are worn, best of luck
@Grum I don't know much but.. shouldn't the client handle 90% of the sounds system?
also note that this appeared on minecraft 1.3.1 but continued to 1.4pre
Confirmed for both SSP and SMP, Happens on Pigs and Horses, It doesnt lag the mob just simply stops moving because I can still look around and see the chunks loading