Northwind Stables LLC

Click here to edit subtitle

Northwind Stables is a Premium Horse Boarding Facility located in Lake Ann, Michigan.


The owners, Sue and Bruce Elben, have a lifetime's worth of equine experience, and treat all of their boarders like family. They live on site and are available 24/7 in case of emergency.


The boarding facility boasts over-sized pastures, each with a run-in shelter and plenty of space where horses are allowed to just be horses. 


A comfortable indoor arena, concrete shower stall, tack room, heated bathroom, round pen, large outdoor arena, free trailer storage, and large fenced in obstacle course offer the opportunity for all-seasons training and training support. Miles and miles of beautiful trails that offer some of the 

                                                                                    best views in the Grand Traverse Area are just a few steps from the barn.

In addition to a full-service horse boarding facility, Northwind Stables is actively involved in molding young minds through horsemanship, responsibility, friendship, and 4-H.


4-H promotes the power of young people. Knowing that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. 4‑H’s reach and depth is unmatched. With a community of 100 public universities, 4‑H reaches kids in every corner of America – including the "Leaders and Lopers" Club right here in beautiful Northern Michigan!

Northwind Stables offers horsemanship lessons for horse lovers of all ages and experience levels. 

Horsemanship lessons focus on safety, horse care, groundwork, and riding to produce well-rounded horsemen and horsewomen.