Born into the Eventing world, her mom Marilyn is an Olympic judge and her brother Doug is an Olympian. Holly started in Pony Club and went on to compete at the NAYC championships for 3 years winning team gold and individual bronze.
Holly graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in finance before starting her career as a professional rider/trainer. In 2009 Holly moved to England to train and compete at Blenheim Palace CCI***. Named to the USEF developing Rider’s training list starting under Captain Mark Phillips, competed at Rolex Kentucky CCI***** and was named to the USEF high performance training list under David O’Connor. 4th individually at the Great Meadow International Nation’s Cup, received the Land Rover grant to represent the US at Blenheim Palace and competed at the prestigious Burghley CCI*****.
Holly was named Ccoach of Area 2 YR team who won team and individual gold.
In 2021 Holly and her Husband, Eric, welcomed their 1st daughter, but Holly already was back competing a few months later.
Holly’s training business is based in Oldwick, NJ and Ocala, FL in the winter.
Source: hollypayne.com
Photo credit: Brant Gamma photos