Black History Month: In honor of Eddie Sweat

[@michelemoore8951]

He loved that horse more than anyone.....this man should be honored. I don’t think we would have had Secretariat without him!!!❤️❤️😘👏🐎🐎🐎🐎

[@robinlathim8221]

Thank you Eddie...RIP ❤

[@theressamurphy2996]

Wonderful horse wonderful caretaker of kind loving spirits ...God bless🙏❤️

[@pattysouza2954]

You could see the love that Eddie gave Secretariat and that love was returned. Rest in Peace Sir, I believe you are back with Big Red.

[@JackieDannenberg]

It’s horrible he passed away penniless. I was a horse show groom. Grooms aren’t treated very well materially or emotionally. There’s a Secretariat FB page who did a lot of auctions and donations and finally got Eddie a headstone for his grave. He didn’t have one. I think it’s very sweet of them to do that. I joined that FB page after they did it. They do other things for others who aren’t as well to do who had a lot to do with Big Red. RIP Eddie ! I know you’re taking care of Big Red again. God Bless.

[@pitz936]

One of the best to ever do it...👍

[@kellymoynahan422]

I drove forever to go see the statue it was worth the driving beautiful beautiful beautiful amazing

[@sandy-mr5gj]

Read a book where Eddie cried as he left Big Red at stud farm. Much appreciation for Eddies love and attention and hard work for our beloved horse.

[@mariabykofsky4502]

San dy, may I ask the name of that book and where is it sold? I would appreciate that, Thank you....

[@sandy-mr5gj]

@@mariabykofsky4502 maria, i'm not positive which book of mine but I have two-the first one is more of a grooms view and has a lot about eddie sweat titled "The Horse God Built...the untold story of secretariat, the world's greatest racehorse" by Lawrence Scanlan. The second book is "Secretariat" by William Nack. I prob bought at Amazon, can't remember.

[@mariabykofsky4502]

@@sandy-mr5gj Thank you so much for your reply @san dy!

[@beckytyler4434]

Finally a tribute to this great man. Thank you for doing it!

[@pollymotley5041]

I've just learned that Mr. Sweat - a genius, a gentleman, and someone who should be considered one of America's heroes - died penniless. This is unreal. I can't stop crying. How is it possible that so may people can be blind but not colour-blind? Horserider, if I hadn't found this beautiful tribute, I'd probably either have to be sedated or I'd be out shouting in the streets. Thank you for a wonderful celebration of a man who's thirty-one lengths ahead of the rest of us. Bless you.

[@robertkendall1352]

We miss you both

[@amchalmers06]

I know that Big Red was his baby. That horse really loved him. Like a child he held on to his jacket watching his face. So sad there are not more like this man, but just like the horse, he was one of a kind. I'm happy to know Secretariat had him for the time they spent together. Anyone who loves animals as he did shows how much good is in their heart. He did such a great job, others take note. RIP Good Man.

[@Psyfi85]

They were very close, as were Charlie and Red. Love the Preakness in particular when he’s trotting back down the track after winning with glee looking for Eddie. ❤

[@paulyarek]

"Eddie" you loved the horses more than you loved yourself

[@1Onionpeeler]

Secretariat temperament and inner joy shows what the power of love really does. Eddie was like the horse's "human mother". That Eddie died poor is just one more testament to the greed of many Americans with money. They have no idea what poverty is like and won't share unless forced. FDR, Eisenhower, Johnson and Clinton knew this. I'm so glad Eddie is being remembered for the beautiful man he was.

[@kmaassociates7999]

Mr. Sweat wasn't just 'special', he was a benchmark. He set a 24 "carrot' example of what every horseman/woman should strive to be. Wealthy in experience and good will, extraordinarily gifted, kind and generous, patient and faithful. His Life Was Blessed and He Blessed All of U.S.

[@SLYSPYHIWAY90]

Hard to believe a man with such a gift died nearly penniless . That should never have happened .

[@pharlap9]

Life was different back then and before. I wish someone would of bought this up in one of many interviews Penny gave.

[@whayes8084]

SLYSPYHIWAY90 Money isn't everything. He's a legend trainer.

[@paulyarek]

@ SLY, how do you know?

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@whayes8084 Eddie Sweat was Secretariat's care giver, NOT his trainer.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

SLYSPYHIWAY90, Eddie Sweat's poor health is why he died penniless.

[@glendapeterson1180]

Yeah Eddie! You were as great as your horse!

[@franksmith027]

Thank you for recognizing.

[@marleymarshall994]

Beautiful tribute to Eddie Sweat, horserider3666. Thank you for honouring this great legend.

[@nancyjanzen5676]

A horse and an unlikely team that will never be matched. No animal wins the Triple Crown without a great team caring for him. Remember Secretariat went to the loser of the coin toss. The trainer came out of retirement because his son couldn't take the job. And The team around the horse loved him Eddie understood that horse. And the greatest thing about the team was they let Secretariat run his race.

[@bertdurelle387]

I just watched this video for the first time and I'm happy to see that this great horse handler is not forgotten. He was a huge part of Secretariat's success and Ron Turcotte called him a "Horse Whisperer" in a french-Canadian documentary. Let's not forget that he handled many other great horses, Riva Ridge and Angle Light to mention a couple more. R.I.P Eddie...

[@johnwalsh3215]

Eddie was a lucky man to have been able to spend all that time with Red and play such a roll in Secretariat’s success! As long as Secretariat’s is remembered Eddie will too, being remembered and appreciated and loved makes a man wealthy! They will not be forgotten! RIP Red and Eddie

[@redfox_equestrian]

Thanks for the comments everyone, I'm glad you enjoy the video! Truly a great man and so genuine. He deserves to be remembered. I agree there should be a lot more recognition for him

[@FollowScripture]

Loved it..thanking you again so much for this wonderful Tribute to this great Man!! ~Marion

[@AlexGraceKim]

What a beautiful friendship! Thank you for everything you did for Secretariat, Eddie.❤

[@amchalmers06]

Oh, one more thing. Did anyone notice when the roses where placed on Secretariat. It took Mr. Sweat to calm him. Secretariat trusted this man and he knew all was well when he was there. That is a very strong bond.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

amchalmers06, Secretariat hated roses.

[@nancyjanzen5676]

He was a really important part of the Secretariat team.

[@lired70]

You could see in Eddie's eyes how much he loved Secretariat. I think that Eddie and I would both agree, nothing from the hand but love. He was an integral part of Secretariat's career! RIP with Big Red Eddie, I believe that God put his hands on both of you. You were chosen. There are no coincidences!

[@marcosponce960]

Total respect and appreciation God MR EDDIE

[@Mrbigp59]

eddie and red had an unexplained bond

[@sharonmonroe7699]

Eddie SWEAT PLAYED A MAJOR ROLE SECRETARAIT LIFE HE NEEDS TO B HONORED.

[@johnwalsh3215]

He is being honored right now with all the comments from all you!

[@brendadowns5970]

He seemed like a very sweet man who loved his horses.

[@FollowScripture]

Thank you so much for this tribute..i wish it were longer.. The Man and his horse was a real partnership! ..never again will there be a MAN or horse like Eddie & RED! ♥ A picture of both Eddie and Red Hang proudly in my home! ♥ ~Marion

[@FollowScripture]

I totally agree with you 10nionpeeler 100% ...they had a connection that worked so much is owed to Eddie.. ~Marion

[@joanmarshall6861]

Eddie and Big Red were inseparable, true hearts together.R.I.P. both of you. Hope you are together on the other side.

[@justinemckenna8623]

Ahhhh….what a duo.

[@timothyspencer4347]

RIP Eddie. 🙏🙂

[@USAUKRAINE786]

Eddie was truly the greatest groom he's an iconic Hof he's tremendous he's up in heaven with the great ones Secretariat Riva Ridge and all the great horses that he worked with he is the pride of South Carolina he had the heart of the champion Eddie was simply the best he was tremendous he loved he loved his horses that he worked with he loved all animals Eddie Getty sweats and iconic room that give its human movement are humanitarian great man Secretary of the River Ridge they've benefited so much from having Eddie as a groom

[@janetgallo5720]

A great groom for a great horse

[@fullstrutn]

I would like to have talked with Eddie for a while about his horse

[@barbaralovenvirth8726]

Eddie and Big Red: A love story.

[@shadow_hillsgrandma8224]

How they loved each other. Eddie was Big Reds security💓💓

[@irenedavis6633]

Thank you, Eddie Sweat. You deserve more credit than you were given for all you did for the greatest and most handsome racehorse.

[@stephaniejaniczekssmugglerscan]

Where’s the video for Will Harbut, the GOATS groom? Secretariat wasnt the real Big Red, Man O War was. The story of him and his groom is legendary and way better!

[@01maggie]

Edfie eas part if an incredible team that made Secretariat great. But...Eddie was the foundation and the ithers built ontop of his work. He lived and calmed this horse and was Secretariats companion of trust and love 💕🐎

[@beachcomber4evah]

So true, he's the only one Secretariat responded too, it's a travesty how they treated him.

[@b215apple]

i loved the movie! SECRETARIAT by far the greatest horse coz even until now, no horse had broken its record in the TRIPLE CROWN....yet!

[@johnwalsh3215]

All 3 records still stand, 49 years and still counting

[@dotmurphy7279]

Mr Eddie Sweat cared for all his charges. He should have been communicated with by trainer and jockey. He and the exercise rider certainly talked. He never got the recognition he deserved while he was alive. Of all the people around Secretariat Mr Sweat is the one I would want to talk to. Bet he had some fantastic stories to tell.

[@taufiqlaukpeda7898]

Eddy n Secretariat kedua mahluk Ciptaan Allah yang Sehati dan memiliki ikatan bathin yang kuat... RIP Eddy n Secretariat..

[@1Onionpeeler]

This man was integral to the success of a horse. He deserves all accolades. He doesn't need our love. He had Secretariat's. What we need is to acknowledge a man who loved animals. There is shame that he did not go to Claiborne with that horse. Why not? The two were so connected? And he died financially destitute, like he had nothing to do with the temperament of the horse. Eddie, you did your job well, but, better, you were full of the Grace that those who didn't pay you well, were not.

[@brewster2796]

He was offered the position at Claiborne but politely declined. There are different ideas about why, but maybe it was loyalty to Lucien Lauren, or maybe because he didn’t want to move his family.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

1Onionpeeler, Eddie was paid very well. His later years health drained most all of his finances. His health problems are why he wasn't able to go to Claiborne Farm to visit Secretariat.

[@1Onionpeeler]

@@sergeantmasson3669 Another reason for Universal Health Insurance and another way wealth and greed have destroyed our humane culture.

[@justinnoble6506]

It was really a great team. But no one spent more time with Big Red than Eddie.

[@FollowScripture]

I 100% agree!! ~Marion

[@serenitychannel1]

Wonderful video. Thank you...

[@lisadalessandro3396]

thanks for the video. Eddie was the one true friend of Secretariat. what a great legacy he left to have been involved with the greatest horse of all time. God Bless Eddie and Secretariat. Theyre together now in the Heavenlies.

[@sharonmonroe7699]

I LOVED THE MOVIE BUT I CANT UNDERSTAND Y PENNY DID NOT OFFER EDDIE HELP WHEN GOT SICK??

[@Colstonewall]

I believe there was a book written about Mr Sweat, one I'd like to read if I can find it.

[@serenitychannel1]

Sweat was the subject of a 2006 book by Lawrence Scanlan, titled The Horse God Built: Secretariat, His Groom, Their Legacy

[@FollowScripture]

@@serenitychannel1 Oh thank you i would love to read this book

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Eddie Sweat was with Secretariat 24/7/365

[@evandrocampos5180]

A maior máquina de corridas de todos os tempos,só que ele não foi feito pelo homem, e sim por Deus

[@pfull1813]

Charlie and Eddie are the reason why Secretariat was so great. You know, black jockie's were some of the best. It's sad that they were eliminated from the game. The black jockie had a special niche with throughbred racing, they brought more flare and style to the game that you don't see with other jockie's.

[@stevek8829]

They were never "eliminated from the game." Where did that BS come from?

[@mariabykofsky4502]

@@stevek8829 That happened very long ago. In the 1800's horse Jockies were black and as horse racing became more popular, the Black jockies were making excellent money....The owners were white, in time white young men came to realize the money in racing, the owners then hired whites instead of blacks for a jockey position.....

[@redfox_equestrian]

no problem :)