Sydney Frederick Galvayne facts for kids
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Sydney Frederick Galvayne
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Horse Tamer and Author
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| Born | 2 April 1848 |
| Died | 10 June 1913 |
| Spouse(s) | Emily A Westley, Edith Webster Morgan, Sarah Ann Unknown, Gertrude May Atkinson and Emilie Newell Simpson. |
| Children | Frederick Henry George Attride, Albert Vernon Attride Galvayne, Winifred Emily Attride, Harold Frederick Clark Osborne (Morgan), Francis Dorrington Osborne (Morgan), Cecil W R Galvayne, Rita M Galvayne and Nita Beryl Webster Attride. |
| Parent(s) | Henry Attride and Sarah Anne Phillips |
Sydney Frederick Galvayne (born Frederick Henry Attride on 2 April 1848 – died 10 June 1913) was a famous horse tamer and writer from the Victorian era. He was also known as Ralph Frederick Osborne. Galvayne was an expert on horse health and wrote four books about them.
He is most famous for finding a way to tell a horse's age by a special mark on its teeth. This mark is called Galvayne's Groove. It is a line found on the side of a horse's upper front teeth.
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Early Life and Education
Frederick Henry Attride was born on April 2, 1848, in Peckham, England. His parents were Henry and Sarah Attride. Frederick was the second of ten children. His father worked as a clerk at the Bank of England.
Frederick went to school at the Upper School in Peckham for four years. He also attended Manilla College for three years. His education prepared him for a career in business, like his father. Frederick loved sports, especially cricket and athletics. He played cricket at The Oval, a famous cricket ground. He was also a runner in races.
A New Path: Horse Taming
Frederick started working at the Bank of England when he was 18. However, he left the bank a few years later. He then decided to travel and explore new opportunities.
He moved to Australia in March 1876. There, he learned a lot about horses. He bought and sold horses from different parts of Australia. He also moved horses between towns like Paramatta and Sydney. He traveled widely, gaining hands-on experience with horses in various regions.
Learning from a Master
In 1879, Frederick met Professor Hamilton Sample in Melbourne, Australia. Professor Sample was an American horse tamer and writer. He taught Frederick the special skills of horse taming. Frederick was a quick learner and used what he learned to become a horse tamer himself. He then changed his name to Professor Sydney Frederick Galvayne, the "Australian Horse Tamer."
He returned to the United Kingdom as a successful horse tamer. Frederick developed his own methods for training horses. He was known for his kind and scientific approach. He taught over 300 classes on his methods. In 1887, he even performed for Queen Victoria.
One of his famous methods was called "Galvayning." This technique involved gently tying a horse's head to its tail. This would make the horse spin around until it calmed down.
Serving in the War
When the Second Boer War started in 1899, Frederick volunteered to help. Using the name Sydney Galvayne, he went to South Africa. He worked in the Army Remount Service, which was in charge of providing horses for the army. He was an honorary lieutenant and a horse breaker. For his service, he received the Queen's South Africa Medal.
A Prolific Author
Sydney Galvayne wrote four important books about horses. These books helped many people understand horses better.
- His first book, Horse Dentition, was published in 1885. It taught people how to tell a horse's exact age by looking at its teeth. This book is still used by horse dentists today.
- In 1888, he published The Horse: Its Taming, Training, and General Management. This book shared his methods for training horses.
- His third book, War Horses Present & Future, came out in 1902. It was about his experiences with horses during the war.
- Finally, in 1905, he wrote The XXth Century Book on the Horse. This book also included a section on training ponies and playing polo, written by his son, Fred.
Frederick also wrote articles for newspapers, sharing his knowledge with even more people.
Death
Sydney Frederick Galvayne passed away on June 10, 1913, in Ovington, Hampshire, England.
See also
- Army Remount Service
- Horse teeth
- The Horseman's Word
