The Man Who Started It All
This file appears in: Allons Chez Tee Maurice: Tee Maurice Race Track and Dance Hall, 1902-1983: Furlongs and Fais Do Dos
Short in stature, Maurice Richard loved racing his horses against those of his neighbors. He started Tee Maurice ("tee" means "little" in Cajun French) in 1902. His son, Ellis Richard helped him run the race track, dance hall, and casino. Winston Richard, Ellis' son, grew up on the race track and now lives on the property with his wife, Kathy, his horses, and a few heads of cattle. The importance of family, their history, and their contributions in the world of quarter horse racing and Cajun music are evident throughout the home.
This file appears in: Allons Chez Tee Maurice: Tee Maurice Race Track and Dance Hall, 1902-1983: Furlongs and Fais Do Dos
Allons Chez Tee Maurice: Tee Maurice Race Track and Dance Hall, 1902-1983: Furlongs and Fais Do Dos
The rhythmic sound of hooves flying across the dirt. The cheers of racegoers. The melody of a fiddle and accordion lingering in the evening air. Feet shuffling to a two-step or Cajun waltz. The voices…