Why do horses whinny?

Why do horses whinny?
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answer:Horses use verbal communication like we use speech. It’s to alert others of some situation. Check that the horse does not have a leg or hoof caught in something. Check that the horse’s handlers are okay. If a horse is reacting to a problematic situation, it will try to get attention. Since it lacks speech, it whinnies.
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