Our 129th weekly episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is currently supported by NAF – Five Star for the Best Performance Worldwide, features an exclusive interview with Carl Hester who talks about his future plans, his hopes for Paris 2024, and the horses he’s preparing for grand prix next season. Our news team then discuss the World Horse Welfare annual conference and an open letter urging the Government to review firework legislation. Finally, veterinary equine behaviourist Dr Gemma Pearson gives us her insight on dealing with strong horses. We hope you will enjoy listening.