Interview with Ercel Ellis, February 20, 2008

Project: Horse Industry in Kentucky Oral History Project

Interview Summary

Ercel Ellis is the radio host for "Post Time" and "Horse Tales" whose lifelong association with horses began with his childhood on Dixiana Farm where his father was the farm manager. Ellis shares stories of the Fishers who owned Dixiana and describes the people and horses he knew as a young man including Man o' War, Sweep All, and Mata Hari. He describes his career as a journalist, broadcaster, owner, breeder, and trainer and reflects on the many changes he has experienced in the industry.

Interview Accession

2008oh002_hik047

Interviewee Name

Ercel Ellis

Interviewer Name

Kim Lady Smith

Interview Date

2008-02-20

Interview Keyword

Churchill Downs Incorporated Colin Advertising Dixiana Farm (Ky.) Ellis Park Race Course (Ky.) Jack Hodgins Kentucky State Racing Commission Man o? War (Race horse) Mata Hari (Race horse) National Horsemen?s Benevolence and Protective Association National Thoroughbred Racing Association

Interview LC Subject

Ellis, Ercel, 1931- --Interviews Ellis, Ercel, 1931- Harthill, Alex, 1925-2005 Horse owners--Interviews Horse trainers--Interviews Horses--Law and legislation Journalists--Interviews Radio broadcasters--Interviews Standardbred horse Thoroughbred horse Waldrop, Alex

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