Stephanie Proffe:
Stephanie’s passion for horses was evident from a very young age. She has been deeply involved in all aspects of equestrian life, including stable management, horse care and training horses and riders of all ages.
‘Horse care and well-being have always been my top priority, they perform their best when they feel their best. I love working at Silver Oak Stable, they share the same values and take impeccable care of their animals’.
Evan Maxwell:
Evan joined Silver Oak Stable in December 2025 as an in house trainer. Bringing over 20 years of experience, he grew up riding and showing for his family’s hunter/jumper training business outside of Tryon, NC. Evan first sat on a horse well before he could walk, and they have been a major part of his life ever since.
Evan ‘s training philosophy is defined by a reductionist approach to method, with a focus on solidifying fundamentals and pursuing clarity of communication between the horse and rider. It’s important that his students gain a holistic understanding of the why as much as the what, with natural horsemanship being the guiding principle.
Evan is capable of supporting the training and competitive goals of the hunter/jumper riders and horses of every experience level.