Based at Terrouges Equestre, Jessie van Eck takes horses of varying levels (from backing of youngsters to older horses with more particular problems to correct) in training, for periods ranging from a few days to months at a time.
 

Before becoming a professional rider, Jessie was a prolific artist, graphic designer and art director.

After her BA Fine Art's degree from the University of Pretoria and subsequently BA degree in Visual Brand Communication,
Jessie worked at various Ad and Marketing agencies in France and South Africa before taking up the reins at Terrouges Equestre.
 

With respect to riding, Jessie trained in Portugal, Germany, Belgium and ultimately worked for Michel and Catherine Henriquet (French Olympic team for dressage and French Grand Prix dressage Champion 2013, www.henriquet.com) for 2 years, where she learned to ride with lightness, according to Classical Dressage principles. Michel Henriquet was a long-standing student of the highly respected Nuno Oliveira.
 

Jessie still goes back to Europe on a yearly basis to further her training.

Apart from many other regional and national championship achievements on different horses at all levels, her highest achievement was South African Grand Prix Reserve Champion in 2024 on her horse Zucca Dice. 
 

Jessie can be contacted on 074 752 3411 to enquire about lessons, backing and schooling.