Carolyn Kakuska
CK“Wisconsin-based horse trainer and instructor specializing in rider education, horsemanship, and multi-discipline horse development.”
Main Discipline
Dressage
The Philosophy
Carolyn Kakuska is an American professional horse trainer, riding instructor, coach, and educator with more than 35 years of experience training horses and riders across multiple breeds and disciplines. She is the owner and head trainer of First Class Horse Complex in Bristol, Wisconsin, USA.
📍 Base
Bristol, Wisconsin, USA
Owner and Head Trainer, First Class Horse Complex
🏇 Coaching & Training Focus
Dressage and classical riding foundations
Paso Fino horses
Trail and pleasure riding
Rider education and horsemanship
Horse training across multiple breeds and disciplines
Youth and adult rider development
🎓 Background & Qualifications
Professional trainer and instructor for over 35 years
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lewis University
Continuing education through Colorado State University, Cornell University, and Tufts University equine programs
Founder of the International Equestrian Masters Symposium
Member of USEF, USDF, AQHA, PFHA, and several professional equestrian organizations
Resistance Free® Certified Instructor
🏆 Notable Achievements
Two-time inductee into the International Equestrian Masters Symposium Hall of Fame
The Carolyn L. Kakuska Award was established in her honor by the Kentucky Paso Fino Horse Association in 2013
Has coached riders competing at local, national, and international levels