Johanna Voorman

Johanna Voorman was born on January 4, 1824, as the daughter of an equestrian. As was tradition within the family, she was gifted a small newborn horse named Rosa. Her parents intended to train Rosa so that Johanna could ride her when she was old enough. Johanna developed a love for horses at a very young age. Even as an infant, she did not fear approaching the largest horses, sometimes even untamed ones. She developed a keen eye for their behaviour and could train even in the most difficult cases. At around 18 years old, she started giving lectures on horse training, where she met fellow equestrian Sjoerd Walda, who would soon become the owner of the Walden estate, a neighbourhood located in the Vöhren district. Due to their mutual love and interests, they started a romantic relationship. The couple married on May 24, 1845, and Johanna moved in with Sjoerd, bringing three of her favourite horses with her. The combination of Johanna's knowledge and Sjoerd's means proved to be very fruitful as the business grew exponentially.   On August 11, 1853, Sjoerd and Johanna welcomed their daughter Claire Walda. When Claire was born, she received a young horse named Polly, just like her mother's. The two became great friends, and Claire learned horseback riding on Polly.   Johanna has a small, round face with big blue eyes, brown, curly hair, and dark, arched eyebrows. She is generally reserved and serious but can unexpectedly come up with a joke. Johanna takes good care of her appearance and is known for her progressive fashion style.      

Residence

Grennsted is a large farm located in the Walden neighbourhood in the Vöhren district. The Walda family owns the farm, with Sjoerd Walda as the current head of the family and owner of the neighborhood and farm. Grennsted is the family's main residence, where they live and breed, train, and trade horses. Surrounding the farm are smaller buildings where cotters, who work on the Walden pastures, reside.
 

by Zev Chafer (original art)

 

Family

by Zev Chafer (original art)

Walda

The Walda family is a prominent and wealthy family residing in Vöhren. They are the proud owners of the Walden estate, which encompasses a large and functional farm named Grennsted. The primary focus of this farm is breeding, keeping, and training horses. Although the family's roots can be traced back to Norway and other Nordic countries, they have been living in the area for several decades now.

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Personality

Below, you can find a profile type and description of the personality. It gives a general overview of the dominant traits, strengths and weaknesses. Please keep in mind that it is a general picture that is presented through a more scientific approach.

The Builder is a logical and systematic individual who is capable of constructing anything they desire in life. They approach every aspect with an analytical mindset and clear steps to achieve a goal. Builders are often optimistic and confident about reaching their goals and can see paths that are invisible to others.

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Logical

Logical: Logical thinkers often base their conclusions on facts and objective data. They have strong analytical abilities and make decisions with less emotional influence. However, they might become inflexible or miss out on creative solutions.

Strengths: Objectivity, Clarity, Problem-solving
Weaknesses: Rigidity, Time consuming, Overlook creativity

 

Pragmatic

Pragmatic: Pragmatic individuals prioritize practical, realistic approaches, focusing on efficiency and short-term feasibility, but may lack a broader vision or be resistant to change.

Strengths: Practicality, Reliability, Result-oriented
Weaknesses: Lack of vision, Rigidity, Short-term focus

 

Systematic

Systematic: A systematic individual is methodical, organized, and structured in their approach. They prefer to follow clear procedures and value consistency, predictability, and thoroughness. This makes them good planners with attention to detail, consistency, and effectiveness. However, they may also be rigid, slower to adapt, and struggle with unexpected changes. Strengths: Organizational skills, Consistent, Effective Weaknesses: Rigidity, Slow adapters, Struggle with unexpected change

 

Confident

Confident: A confident person has strong beliefs in their abilities, decisions, and judgments. They approach even risky situations with self-assurance, often taking the initiative and leading others.

Strengths: Decisive, Leadership, Risk-taking
Weaknesses: Impatient, Intimidating, Overconfidence

 

Optimistic

Optimistic: An optimistic person anticipates positive outcomes and tends to focus on the bright side of situations. They believe that things will work out for the best, which gives them a positive outlook, resilience, and increased motivation. However, they may overlook risks, have unrealistic expectations, or ignore negative feedback.

Strengths: Positive outlook, Resilience, Motivated
Weaknesses: Overlook risks, Unrealistic expectations, Ignore negative feedback