The Haflinger is a short, stocky, strong horse, according to The Spruce Pets, originally bred in Austria in the 17th century for agricultural work. (Courtesy of Priscilla & Åska via Naomi Beckers) “I think we created a pretty good partnership with mutual respect,” she added. However, that only made the young woman more aware of looking for each and every sign to understand Storm better. “Storm is a horse that doesn’t show her mood or discomfort easily,” Naomi admitted. Trying to fulfill Storm’s particular needs, she reflected, may well be the reason their horse-human bond grew so strong.
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Since the two have been together, Naomi shares that she has learned a lot about caring for a horse. “She really taught me how to listen to a horse, look further into the needs of horses, and that there’s so much more fun stuff to do besides riding,” said Naomi. Within a week, Naomi had decided to buy Storm, the first horse she had ever owned. “However, I felt a connection straight away and I knew I wouldn’t be able to get her off my mind,” she added. “I’d secretly hoped I wouldn’t like her that much, since it wasn’t in my plan to buy a horse already. “She was sweating like crazy with her thick winter coat and slightly overweight, but I simply couldn’t resist that adorable face,” Naomi recalled. (Courtesy of Alina Nieman Photography via Naomi Beckers) Meeting Storm, said the seasoned rider, was a case of love at first sight.
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“Storm means everything to me,” Naomi shared in an interview with My Modern Met, “so being able to share a glimpse of that with everyone interested in following means a lot.” (Courtesy of Eliane van Schaik Photography via Naomi Beckers)īesides being riding and running partners, Naomi and Storm’s striking similarity has been captured in a collection of photos. 3.3 feet) in length over the course of six years, reported The Daily Mail, and was braided after that to keep it protected. Her golden mane reached over a meter (approx.
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Storm’s flowing mane is so eye-catching that she’s even earned herself the nickname “ Rapunzel,” after the fairytale heroine. A 10-year-old Haflinger mare, Storm, and her human companion, Naomi Beckers from the Netherlands, share two things: the same long, luscious golden hair, and an inseparable bond.