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SIDELINESMAGAZINE | May 2026
hen Candice Wagner isn’t trying to
keep up with her horse-obsessed
11-year-old daughter, you can find
her at the barn, in the show ring or at a launch
party for her newest venture—a brand-new
tequila inspired by her heart horse, Etoile.
Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec,
Candice was introduced to horses at an early
age. Her mother, Monica, whom she considers
her best friend, discovered horseback riding as
an adult. “My mom always encouraged me to
ride, and found joy in sharing her horses with
me,” she said. “When I was 12 years old, I had
a sweet, wonderful packer named Entre Nous.
We won everything together.”
But when he became injured, Candice took
a break from riding and embraced the life of
a full-fledged ‘city girl.’ “I was just a teenager,
CANDICE
WAGNER
A Heart Horse Inspires
a Life’s Journey
By Jessica Grutkowski • Portraits by Melissa Fuller
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Candice Wagner with
her horse Cientelleo in
Wellington, Florida.