Our Instructors
Holly Perkins: Owner & Instructor of Holloway Equestrian
Holly began training with the Becky Brown School of Horsemanship at the age of 7. She began competing at the age of 12. Holly has been able to train with many notable international coaches in both dressage and eventing. She has competed through the intermediate eventing level. In dressage competitions she has received her USDF bronze and silver medal. Early on, Holly displayed a passion for teaching, helping with lessons and camps as a teenager. She became a full time instructor on Becky’s team in 2016. In 2020, Holly took ownership of the school, now known as Holloway Equestrian. Holly’s high level of riding experience allows her to share a wealth of knowledge at all levels for children and adults.
Drue McLeod: Instructor and Coach for Holloway Equestrian
Drue McLeod’s journey with horses began in 1998 at her first Becky Brown Summer Camp, where a single summer sparked a lifelong passion for Eventing and Dressage. From those early days, she threw herself into the sport– rising through Becky’s program, assisting with lessons and camps, and competing on the show team with unwavering dedication.
As her skills advanced, Drue took her training to the next level, spending summers as a working student in Middleburg, Virginia. There, she had the invaluable opportunity to work under top-level eventing trainers, ultimately reaching the FEI 2* level and earning a spot on the Young Riders team.
Today, Drue brings that same commitment and experience to Holloway Equestrian, where she leads the Eventing arm of the Show Team. She takes pride in guiding students through both recognized and schooling shows and enjoys working with horses of all levels back at home. Drue is passionate about cultivating strong horse-and-rider partnerships, with a focus on solid fundamentals, confidence-building, and having fun in the process.
Ashley Fondon: Community Builder & Instructor for Holloway Equestrian
Ashley began riding in 1998 at age 8, growing up in a family-run show barn that gave her early exposure to a wide range of disciplines, including eventing, hunter jumpers, and western riding. This environment helped shape her lifelong passion for horses and made them a central part of her identity from a young age.
At 14, she joined the Becky Brown School of Horsemanship, a pivotal experience that deepened both her riding ability and her understanding of true horsemanship—emphasizing respect, patience, and partnership with the horse. She competed in the North Texas Eventing circuit through Training Level.
Alongside her equestrian pursuits, Ashley built and ran a successful photography business for over a decade. While running her business Ashley remained connected to horses.
Now, she is able to refocus on her passion, working with Holly and Drue to create an inclusive and encouraging equestrian community. Ashley contributes through branding, social media, community building, horse training, and instructing young riders, with the goal of fostering a supportive environment where strong horsemanship is taught and lifelong riders can grow.