This two-panel painting from 2019 exemplifies Jenny Watson’s distinctive style which is characterised by a blend of colour, fabric, and text, and incorporating both autobiographical and fictional elements. The first panel, rendered on green Italian wool, features a horse's head turning to the side with Watson’s head positioned beneath, reflecting her long-standing affection for horses—a motif prevalent throughout her work. As an avid equestrian, Watson’s personal connection to horses permeates her practice, often symbolising themes of feminism and freedom.

The second panel contains reflective text about the film "Chinatown," a 1974 neo-noir directed by Roman Polanski. Watson recounts her experience of re-watching the film after 45 years, noting how repeated viewings reveal more intricate details. She describes the visual and thematic elements of the film—sweeping shots of orange groves, dusty terrains, antique wooden interiors, and Mexican-style stables—emphasising Polanski’s affection for Los Angeles. This textual element enriches the painting by juxtaposing personal reminiscence with cinematic nostalgia, showcasing her ability to intertwine diverse narratives.

Watson’s work, deeply influenced by punk and feminist art movements of the 1970s, transitioned from realism to a more conceptual, naïve style in the 1980s. Her paintings, often featuring self-portraits and alter egos, navigate the realms of autobiography and fiction. Drawing on her suburban Melbourne upbringing and teenage passions, Watson reclaims and reinterprets traditionally feminine experiences – being ‘horse crazy,’ one of the quintessential pursuits of suburban girlhood – through a mature lens. Horse sense encapsulates this approach, merging her love for horses with reflections on cinematic history that can be shared and appreciated by all.