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, working with the IEA team, as well as heading barn operations and administration.  Rose is passionate about turning out top quality riders and horses.