Neigh softly (6)

I believe the answer is:

whinny

(Other definitions for whinny that I've seen before include "animal noise?" , "Joyful neigh of a horse" , "High-pitched neigh" , "Gentle or joyful neigh" , "A horse may do it" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Mirror.

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