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Instruction based on tradition, looking to the future.
About
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 and 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.
Rose Muenzenmay, Trainer, IEA Coach and Administration
Rose has had a lifetime of experience with hunters, jumpers
and equitation riders and horses. She began riding at the age
of 2 under the instruction of her parents Michele and Bill
Muenzenmay and started competing at age 5.
After graduating from Southern Illinois University in
Carbondale, Illinois, Rose stepped away from the horse
business to explore the corporate world. After 10 years, she
returned to help run the family business, actively training at
the farm and horse shows, managing horse shows, working
with the IEA team, as well as heading barn operations and
administration.
Rose is passionate about turning out top quality riders and
horses and having fun while doing it!
Photo coming soon!