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About

Meet the Team.

Our trainers and instructors at Dunham Woods Farms are experts at installing good basics in their riders as well as producing winning results at the shows. We feel that a strong foundation in Horsemanship is essential to the growth of any horseman. We specialize in the Hunter and Jumper disciplines of English Hunt Seat with a strong focus on equitation. Our ability to help our students reach some of the most prestigious events in the state is unparalleled in Northern Illinois. Our professional staff is dedicated to providing the best riding lesson instruction available. From your first riding lesson, to your first horse show, to your first year-end finals, we can provide you with all the horse and rider training and skill refinement you need to meet your riding goals. Come join #TeamDWF!

Michele Muenzenmay, Owner + Director

Michele has been active in the business for over 45 years. Starting off as a hobby during the summer months, Michele loved working with new riders and young horses. The hobby soon became a passion and in 1975, Michele and her late husband Bill Muenzenmay formed Dunham Woods Farms, Inc. Since then, DWF has produced many top level show horses and riders. With numerous wins at the most prestigious of Horse Shows such as Madison Square Garden, Pennsylvania National, Trader’s Point and others, Michele and her team are still turning out Champions and loving every step of the way. Michele loves working with young horses and riders, developing them into future champions.

Kristen Varchetto, Riding Instructor + Working Student Supervisor

Kristen began riding with Dunham Woods in 1997 through the Bartlett Park District Horsemanship Program. Kristen worked her way up learning everything about horse care and instruction inside and out and soon became an instructor herself in 2003. Since then she continues to learn all she can about the industry. Kristen has showed locally at USEF “A” and “C” rated shows and was in the ribbons every time. She enjoys trail riding and taking new horses out to relax and recharge in the forest preserve. Kristen says “I love teaching. The best is when you see a student have that ‘A-HA!’ moment. It’s extremely rewarding when a student smiles after tackling a major hurdle.”