About Jess

I was born in Kenya and largely grew up on the back of a horse. From my first shetland pony, Rufus, to the succession of bush ponies, thoroughbreds, warmbloods and crossbreeds, I have had the privilege of owning and riding many horses throughout my life. I have represented Kenya as a showjumper, and played polo in many places across the globe. I am a qualified horse physiotherapist as well as an artist.

I have lived and worked in Kenya, Switzerland, Ibiza, Swaziland, UK, South Africa and India. I am currently based in Cape Town, where I paint, swim in the sea, and am a servant to my two wolf dogs.

For the first time in my life, I find myself without a horse to ride as my old polo mare retired a few years ago, and I miss it like a hole in my being. However, until I find my next heart horse, I continue to surround myself with them in painted form.

I love doing commissions, so please reach out if you would like me to paint your horse!

jess.henrich@icloud.com