Find out why Pennsylvania is one of the absolute top racehorse breeding hubs in the entire country on this episode of Hot 2 Trot. Host Ashley Wood sits down with Dr. Deanna Manfredi, a third-generation horsewoman, a Princeton PhD in Cognitive Psychology, a stakes-winning breeder, and the history-making, first-ever female President of the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association (PHBA). They cover everything from Dr. Manfredi’s early interactions with horse racing to her appearance on reality TV in the American Dream Derby and what it means to be the first female president of the PHBA, since its inception in 1948. And if, after this episode, you want to see some PA-bred horses in action, join us for Pennsylvania Day at the Races at Parx Racing on July 18, 2026!
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Meet Deanna Manfredi
01:33 – Growing Up in Pennsylvania Racing & Breeding
03:36 – The Horse Industry’s Impact on Agriculture & Open Space
10:14 – Winning a Reality Show and Launching a Breeding Farm
17:29 – The State of Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Breeding Today
24:13 – Life Beyond Racing: Second Careers for Thoroughbreds
30:13 – Protecting Pennsylvania Racing & Breeding’s Future
34:33 – PA Day at the Races, Yearling Show & Industry Events
42:26 – The Hot Seat: Ghosts, Horses & Rapid-Fire Questions
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