Episode notes
Before Thorpedo Anna won 10 graded stakes races and became one of the most talked-about horses in Thoroughbred racing, Judy Hicks bred her and believed in her potential from the very beginning. In this episode of The Boundless Podcast, Dr. Ferrin Peterson sits down with Judy at Brookstown Farm to discuss the journey that led to breeding a champion. From purchasing a $10 horse that became her foundation broodmare, to building a breeding program that has produced graded stakes winners, Judy’s story is one of resilience, patience, and unwavering belief. Judy also shares the philosophy behind her farm and her deep respect for animals—where retired mares live out their lives peacefully in a place she calls “the jungle.” It’s a conversation about the long road behind success in the Thoroughbred industry—and the people who dedicate their lives to it.