Josie Appleby

Born in London in 1991, Josie Appleby was educated at Watford Grammar School for Girls and later attended ‘Instituto Marangoni’ - one of the most credible fashion schools in Europe. She was offered an internship at British luxury Fashion House, Alexander McQueen, after just her first year of a graduate degree. Growing up, she found solace in the care and company of horses, and in refining her craft creating portraits and commissions, which were greatly received by the equestrian community.
“Horses have not only inspired me but have taught me so many lessons that cross over into my art. The sensitivity, confidence, skill, patience, and passion are all things that I have learnt from the horses and in turn are reflected into my art. Whilst studying for my equine sports science degree I had to dissect, draw and learn about every part of these amazing animals. So when the emotional and scientific lessons I had learnt merged, horses naturally became effortless to paint.”

Currently represented by Collier & Dobson, Josie has exhibited at some of the most prestigious equestrian events all over the country, and continues to do so with them.

Josie’s deep understanding and knowledge of the subject and her profound passion and flair for...

London International Horse Show
16th December to 22nd December 2019 - Olympia, London

Horse of the Year Show
2nd to 6th October 2019 - The NEC, Birmingham

Blenheim International Horse Trials
19th to 22nd September 2019- Blenheim Palace, Oxford

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum UK Endurance Festival
15th August - 19th August 2019- Euston Park, Suffolk


Longines Global Champions Tour
2nd August to 4th August 2019 - Royal Hospital Chelsea, London

London Concours
5th June to 6th June 2019 - Honourable Artillery Company Gardens, London

Goodwood 77th Members' Meeting
6th April to 7th April 2019 - Chichester, West Sussex