a professional equine facility promoting balance & harmony between horse & rider
About Us
In 2004, the McGill's purchased 40 acres off of Pipes Canyon Rd. What started out as a beautiful place to build a house and a few corrals for Lauren's horses quickly evolved into Candlewood Stables and Equestrian Center- a 10 stall barn, arenas, turnouts, corrals, etc... Candlewood is built on Lauren's passion for horses, for riding and her desire to provide a professional, personalized full-service equine facility in the hi-desert --- a place where horse and rider can build harmony, grow and just have fun - where following your passion for horses isn't "work", it is "play"!
Lauren McGill, owner/manager
She was "hooked on horses" at age 3 when a friend gave Lauren her first pony ride...and then horses and riding became her passion.
Lauren began taking riding lessons at age 6 in Bucks County, PA. Over the next 9 years she successfully competed in both English and Western classes in local and regional shows (4H, Open, and QuarterHorse "A" Shows). Lauren moved to California over 10 years ago and began riding again after having been away from it for a few years. In the past several years, Lauren has furthered her equine education by attending numerous clinics in Southern CA and working with professional Jumper and Dressage trainers in Orange County, Thermal, Moorpark and Temecula. Lauren has been interested in both Jumper and Dressage. Initially she started learning Classical Dressage as a foundation for Jumping flatwork and is now focusing on Dressage with a successful 2010 show season.
