Country of Publication: AU Published: 10th June 2008 Yet while Secretariat will be remembered forever, one man, Eddie Shorty Sweat, who was pivotal to the great horse's success, has been all but forgotten – until now. THE HORSE GOD BUILT. As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for---groom to North America's finest racehorses. by Lawrence Scanlan. ISBN-10: 0312382251 English ".detailed in all its equine awesomeness." ... decided to write generally about the groom-horse bond and specifically about Sweat, who died in 1998. From Macmillan Books: Lawrence Scanlan is the author of six bestselling books, including Wild About Horses and Little Horse of Iron. In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. 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All horses are built by God, of course, but Secretariat exemplified a perfection that made you remember it. --"Monty Roberts, author of "The Man Who Listens to Horses", "Scanlan is a compassionate reporter ... the author is an amiable companion on the road." --Booklist, ISBN: 9780312382254 Language: He is the coauthor, with Ian Millar, of Riding High, and has written three books for younger readers: Big Ben, Horses Forever, and The Horse’s Shadow. More than anything else, " The Horse God Built "is a moving portrait of the powerful bond between human and horse. Audience: The horse God built : the untold story of Secretariat, the world's greatest racehorse. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Horse God Built: The Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse. Scanlan does share many Secretariat facts and his racing successes and what an extraordinary thoroughbred he was. --"Maxim .". More than anything else, The Horse God Built is a moving portrait of the powerful bond between human and horse. Dimensions (cm): 21.2 x 14.0 Lawrence Scanlan is the author of six bestselling books, including Wild About Horses and Little Horse of Iron. ".will satisfy those who can't get enough of Secretariat."" Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Interviews With Australian Cricketers on the En... Table of Contents provided by Ingram. A wildly generous man who could read a horse with his eyes, he shared in little of the financial success or glamour of Secretariat's wins on the track, but won the heart of Big Red with his soft words and relentless devotion. "--The Lexington Herald Leader" (Kentucky) "Eddie Sweat's story represents the last great untold chapter in the Secretariat saga. General In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. In" The Horse God Built, " bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. Yet while Secretariat will be remembered forever, one man, Eddie "Shorty" Sweat, who was pivotal to the great horse's success, has been all but forgotten---until now. As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for – groom to North America's finest racehorses. --Michael Korda, author of "Horse People "Most of us know the legend of Secretariat, the tall, handsome chestnut racehorse whose string of honors runs long and rich: the only two-year-old ever to win Horse of the Year, in 1972; winner in 1973 of the Triple Crown, his times in all three races still unsurpassed; featured on the cover of" Time, Newsweek, " and" Sports Illustrated;" the only horse listed on ESPN's top fifty athletes of the twentieth century (ahead of Mickey Mantle). In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. Buy The Horse God Built: The Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse from Kogan.com. I love that this is a book for all ages, as a major Secretariat fan it is a tribute to one of greatest equine athlete's God created.It has factual history with with personalization and interest added, the author did a lot of reasearch. Winner of three Canadian National Magazine Awards for his journalism, Scanlan lives in Kingston, Ontario. As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for---groom to North America's finest racehorses. The Horse God Built. The Horse is a curated collection of leather goods and time tellers, designed in Sydney. --The New York Times .". As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for---groom to North America's finest racehorses. In the canonical version, after a fruitless 10-year siege, the Greeks at the behest of Odysseus constructed a huge wooden horse and hid a select force of men inside, including Odysseus himself. Larry Scanlan has honoured both groom and horse by giving it to us at last.--John Jeremiah Sullivan, author of "Blood Horses: Notes of a Sportswriter's Son ""This well-researched book is a must for readers who are fans of the horse, but if you just want a good read, you're going to love this animal/human interest story.""  x 2.4 INSIDE. In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. Number Of Pages: 352. --Publishers Weekly, "The author's tribute is heartfelt, and Sweat is a worthy subject." The Horse God Built Bestselling writer Lawrence Scanlan tells the story of Secretariat through the story of Eddie Sweat , Secretariat’s groom for his racing career. The Horse God Built: The Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse Paperback – June 10 2008 by Lawrence Scanlan (Author) 4.6 out of … Paperback As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for---groom to North America's finest racehorses. As Secretariat's groom, loyal friend, and protector, Eddie understood the horse far better than anyone else. ISBN: 9780312382254 By. In" The Horse God Built, " bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for---groom to North America's finest racehorses. As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for---groom to North America's finest racehorses. Sweat’s story gives a more personal view of the great “Big Red”, giving readers the side of a racehorse only a man who spent so much time behind the scenes with would see. Get this from a library! As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for---groom to North America's finest racehorses. Format: He is the co-author, with Ian Millar, of Riding High, and has written three books for younger readers: Big Ben, Horses Forever, and The Horse's Shadow. In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited.As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for—groom to North America’s finest racehorses. Lawrence Scanlan is the author of six bestselling books, including Wild About Horses and Little Horse of Iron. Rating Product Description . In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. 3.5 - The Horse God Built by Lawrence Scanlan was a bit of disappointment since the books emphasis is on the horse-human bound between Secretariat and his groom, Eddy Sweat. Secretariat, His Groom, Their Legacy. Eddy Sweat was as extraordinary as a groom. In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. All Rights Reserved. [Lawrence Scanlan] -- In The Horse God Built Lawrence Scanlan gives the reader a groom's-eye view of the most exciting time in racing history. Click here to read more about delivery expectations, The Good the Bad and the Bernie of Formula One. About the Author. Buy The Horse God Built: The Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse Reprint by Lawrence Scanlan (ISBN: 9780312382254) from Amazon's Book Store. Simply link your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number to your Booktopia account and earn points on eligible orders. As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for---groom to North America's finest racehorses. --Bill Barich, The New York Times, "...this volume bulges with insight into and sensitivity toward the world of Thoroughbred horse racing.... Scanlan's scope is encyclopedic." His final race at Toronto's Woodbine Racetrack is a touchstone memory for horse lovers everywhere. The Horse God Built by Lawrence Scanlan. Weight (kg): 0.34 Product Details. His final race at Toronto's Woodbine Racetrack is a touchstone memory for horse lovers everywhere. Published: 10th June 2008 The Horse God Built: The Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse - Ebook written by Lawrence Scanlan. Scanlan worked closely with Monty Roberts on his acclaimed book The Man Who Listens to Horses. Most of us know the legend of Secretariat, the tall, handsome chestnut racehorse whose string of honours runs long and rich: the only two-year-old ever to win Horse of the Year, in 1972; winner in 1973 of the Triple Crown, his times in all three races still unsurpassed; featured on the cover of Time, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated; the only horse listed on ESPN's top 50 athletes of the 20th century (ahead of Mickey Mantle). In" The Horse God Built," bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. In" The Horse God Built, " bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. In The Horse God Built, best-selling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan haswritten a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey through acorner of the racing world seldom visited.As Secretariat’s groom, Edward“Shorty” Sweat had far more contact with the horse than anyone, and no one understoodhim better. The Jockey and Owner of Secretariat talk about the horses career and life after racing Publisher: St Martins Press In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. A wildly generous man who could read a horse with his eyes, he shared in little of the financial success or glamour of Secretariat's wins on the track, but won the heart of Big Red with his soft words and relentless devotion.In Scanlan's rich narrative, we get a groom's-eye view of the racing world and the vantage of a man who spent every possible moment with the horse he loved, yet who often basked in the horse's glory from the sidelines. As Secretariat's groom, loyal friend, and protector, Eddie understood the horse far better than anyone else. Your points will be added to your account once your order is shipped. Praise for "The Horse God Built": "Scanlan's scope is encyclopedic..." --"Publishers Weekly ""The author's tribute is heartfelt..."--"Kirkus .". Click on the cover image above to read some pages of this book! As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for---groom to North America's finest racehorses. This title is not in stock at the Booktopia Warehouse and needs to be ordered from our supplier. ".an informative read that hardboots and novices alike can enjoy." LOOK Number Of Pages: 352 Paperback In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. --Kirkus Reviews, "Scanlan makes a convincing case." 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