Owner and head instructor of Lucky Stables LLC, Katie Brucks has created a lesson program where everyone is welcome. She and her team offer instruction in English, Western, Dressage, Jumping, and Driving. Over the years her students have been actively involved in 4-H and have competed in all levels of horse showing, fostering competitive spirit and horsemanship skills across Wisconsin and beyond. Lucky Stables is an approved vendor through Wisconsin’s IRIS program and CLTS for residents with disabilities, allowing her to provide therapeutic riding opportunities to special needs riders. Katie established the “Lucky Foundation”, a charitable organization focused on supporting equestrians with disabilities. In August 2025, Katie and the Lucky Foundation took five special needs riders, along with horses from Lucky Stables, to the NSBA World show in Tulsa, Oklahoma to compete in EWD classes. This work ensures that the joy and benefits of horsemanship reaches those who might otherwise face barriers. Katie’s commitment to education shines through in the clinics she hosts and participates in, as well as the countless educational videos and posts she creates and shares through her social media accounts. Katie is more than an instructor – she is a mentor, a leader, and a consummate professional who has touched countless lives in our equine community. Her tireless contributions to youth development, education, industry promotion, and inclusive community activities make her an outstanding representative of Wisconsin’s equine.