Animal leading, horses

Previously, I was able to lead my tamed horses with the following foods around my town; hay bale, apple, sugar, wheat, bread, and carrots. The problem is that in this new update, they don't come towards me even with those food items anymore like they used to. They still follow me only if I'm holding a golden carrot, apple, or enchanted apple, which breeds them. The previous food items that are used to lead horses can not only heal them, but also be able to ride them while holding that item. I would like it if I can lead my horses with the same food items as before. This method is easier than to use a lead, because it breaks overtime especially if you're running too fast. Using a variety of food items to lead your tamed horse is actually fun to use than to use lead because it'll try to back off when you're stopped. If you use a food item, your horse will follow and stay with you until you switch to another item or if you hit it. This is why I don't really like this new update, because of this.