I am also sure that they can understand the clucking and kissing noises that some people are taught to use for asking different cadence. They don't speak. I'm not saying don't talk to your horse. But, I would never consider voice as an alternative to seat or leg commands. There is some risk involved in horse training for both you and the horse.
Horses can cause serious injury.
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