Lucien Lauren's most trusted groom. As much as Secretariat's success was owing to his innate talent, it was also because he had the devoted care and attention of Eddie Sweat.
Thank you for giving such care to Secretariat. I know you loved him and that he felt that love and he worked for people that loved him, and who he loved. Both Riva Ridge and Secretariat were very lucky to have you as their groom and friend. I always wished that you had stayed with them both.
What a lovely man Mr. Sweat must have been. The book “The Horse God Built” is a beautiful tribute to horses and their people and in particular it’s a tribute to the bond between Mr. Sweat and Secretariat. A wonderful book.
As a native born country boy brought up in horse racing , the finest compliment I can ever give anyone is to say they were a good horseman - Mr. Eddie Sweat , you were a good horseman
Thanks Eddie for helping make Big Red the greatest race horse in history! They should have had your bronz bust outside of the Belmont race track along with your best friend!
The groom is like the horse’s parent and the trainer is the school teacher. Any superb jockey can successfully ride a well-trained, healthy, motivated horse - but still, let’s not forget Turcotte, who had the courage to let Big Red stretch out and run for that Triple Crown in his own way, without interference. Horse watched the movements of the competition from behind, and then made his move. The acceleration and stamina in the Belmont Stakes gives me chills every time!
I heard an interview with Turcotte. In the Belmont he basically did nothing but ride. I believe his quote was "Big Red was out to destroy the field that day".
@@michaelmiller5877 oh I love your comment!! Gave me chills. I watch all of the Triple for that year, but watch Belmont every time I want a lift. After all of this time, I still remember it like it happened recently
Eddie Sweat was to Secretariat like Tom Smith was to Seabiscuit. 24/7/365 loving care and totally best friends. Both men knew what their equine buddies were all about 100%. Both horses tended to be moody and not friendly with everybody other than their special caregivers.
I got to know "shorty" when I was assistant trainer to Richard Destasio and he worked for us in the late 80's. A true gentleman and a terrific horseman.
Thank you Eddie gor your Impeccable care of Secretariat snd Riva. It hroke my heart ehen you parted with them. I wished so much that you remained with them.😢
If you look at Secretariat's two year old win pictures, you'll see a different groom. Then, he would have been with the three year old, Riva. You can't be two places at once.
Thank you, Eddie Sweat, for what you did for Secretariat.
Perhaps the unsung hero of it all. Much like Harbut with Man O War. RIP Eddie
Lucien Lauren's most trusted groom. As much as Secretariat's success was owing to his innate talent, it was also because he had the devoted care and attention of Eddie Sweat.
Thank you for giving such care to Secretariat. I know you loved him and that he felt that love and he worked for people that loved him, and who he loved. Both Riva Ridge and Secretariat were very lucky to have you as their groom and friend. I always wished that you had stayed with them both.
What a lovely man Mr. Sweat must have been. The book “The Horse God Built” is a beautiful tribute to horses and their people and in particular it’s a tribute to the bond between Mr. Sweat and Secretariat. A wonderful book.
As a native born country boy brought up in horse racing , the finest compliment I can ever give anyone is to say they were a good horseman - Mr. Eddie Sweat , you were a good horseman
I would give anything to have known anyone who knew Secretariat. What it was like to be so close to perfection.
It broke my heart to read that Eddie Sweat died a pauper after having worked so hard.
Thank you for your service Eddie. You were very special.
Thanks Eddie for helping make Big Red the greatest race horse in history! They should have had your bronz bust outside of the Belmont race track along with your best friend!
The groom is like the horse’s parent and the trainer is the school teacher. Any superb jockey can successfully ride a well-trained, healthy, motivated horse - but still, let’s not forget Turcotte, who had the courage to let Big Red stretch out and run for that Triple Crown in his own way, without interference.
Horse watched the movements of the competition from behind, and then made his move.
The acceleration and stamina in the Belmont Stakes gives me chills every time!
I heard an interview with Turcotte. In the Belmont he basically did nothing but ride. I believe his quote was "Big Red was out to destroy the field that day".
@@michaelmiller5877 oh I love your comment!! Gave me chills. I watch all of the Triple for that year, but watch Belmont every time I want a lift. After all of this time, I still remember it like it happened recently
I still get chills, watching that race!!. 😂😮❤😊 2023
@@risingphoenix8072 same here. I was years old at the time and still remember like it was yesterday.
Both you and Secretariat got very lucky....you are both winners
Thank you Eddie.
I've always wondered what it would be like to visit Mr Sweat and watch him take care of horses and listen to his wisdom.
Eddie Sweat was to Secretariat like Tom Smith was to Seabiscuit. 24/7/365 loving care and totally best friends. Both men knew what their equine buddies were all about 100%. Both horses tended to be moody and not friendly with everybody other than their special caregivers.
Eddie eas vital fir Secretariat to be the winner he was. No question this man had the velvet touch with horses. ❤
I got to know "shorty" when I was assistant trainer to Richard Destasio and he worked for us in the late 80's. A true gentleman and a terrific horseman.
I know a lot about Eddie Sweat.
I regret that he worked so hard and died destitute. I don’t know the reasons but it was hurtful to read.
Thank you Eddie gor your Impeccable care of Secretariat snd Riva. It hroke my heart ehen you parted with them. I wished so much that you remained with them.😢
You touched Gods horse Eddie with Love
Muito linda homenagem
If you look at Secretariat's two year old win pictures, you'll see a different groom. Then, he would have been with the three year old, Riva. You can't be two places at once.
Waiting for a movie about him. Before Chadwick Boseman died, I thought he'd be the perfect choice of actor