Minecraft 1.6.1 is available for download today. You can go ahead and download the new launcher here.
The update includes:
+ Added Name Tags (item)
+ Added Horses
+ Added Donkeys, Mules
+ Added Horse Armor
+ Added Leads
+ Added Carpets
+ Added Hardened Clay, Stained Clay
+ Added Block of Coal
+ Added Hay Bales
– Removed Herobrine
* Texture packs are now “resource packs” that also can hold sound etc
* Food meter is now drained when healed by full food meter
* You can’t destroy blocks with a sword in creative mode
All of the crafting recipes and smelting recipes has been updated for 1.6.1.