Our Services
Full board, pasture board, barn, indoor arena, outdoor arena and paddocks.
Pasture Board
$350 / month
Open pasture boarding where horses can roam freely and settle into a natural routine.
A relaxed setup built around turnout, movement, and daily comfort.
- 23 pastures with run-in sheds and automatic waterers.
- Access to hay and pasture grass throughout the day.
Stall Board
$500 / month
Spacious stall boarding with daily turnout and direct access to the indoor arena.
Ideal for owners who want both comfort and convenience in one setup.
- 22 12x12 stalls cleaned daily with fresh water and bedding.
- Summer fans help keep horses comfortable in warmer weather.
Lay-Up Board
$500 / month
A safe, comfortable lay-up program for horses recovering or resting from training.
Tailored care supports rest, recovery, and steady progress.
- Individualized care with daily monitoring and quality nutrition.
- Vet and farrier coordination with regular owner updates.
Retirement Board
$500 / month
Comfortable retirement boarding focused on turnout, routine care, and everyday wellness.
A calm environment designed to support long-term comfort and health.
- Customized feeding, daily health monitoring, and experienced staff.
- Rehab support plus veterinarian and farrier coordination.
Lessons
$50-75 / hour
Lessons for beginner through advanced riders with instruction tailored to your goals.
Each session is shaped around your experience level and progress.
- Professional trainers adapt each lesson to the individual rider.
- Supportive instruction for confidence, skills, and growth.
World-Class Amenities
Large Outdoor Ring
Observation Room
Two Tack Rooms
160' x 80' Indoor Arena
Wash Stalls (Hot/Cold Water)
Miles of Trails
Life Horse Inc.
Founded in 1996, Life Horse Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located at Breezy Hill Stables in Thurmont, Md. Once offering rides to terminally ill children, the program has grown into a sanctuary and rescue for at-risk equines, providing rehabilitation, retraining, or lifelong care while fostering the healing bond between horse and human. The program is free of charge for church groups, special needs groups, at risk children, etc. It is completely funded by donations and all work is performed by volunteers.
Compassionate Care
Each horse is evaluated by a veterinarian, farrier, dentist, and trainer to ensure the best chance of adoption or lifelong sanctuary. Horses are always welcome back for any reason, ensuring they never face uncertainty again.
Sanctuary
Our sanctuary is home to Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, and mules, many of whom have retired from racing, breeding, or agricultural work. Here, they are given the opportunity to heal both physically and emotionally while enjoying the care, comfort, and dignity they deserve. Through compassionate support and a peaceful environment, our residents can thrive in a safe and loving retirement.
Community & Education
Life Horse hosts an annual Open House where visitors can meet the horses, learn about responsible ownership, and see adoption prospects in action. An on-site leasing program also allows potential adopters to discover the joys and responsibilities of horse care firsthand.
Get Involved
- • Volunteer to pamper and care for our horses
- • Sponsor a sanctuary horse with monthly support
- • Attend our annual Open House to meet the herd
- • Explore on-site leasing before adopting
- • Give a horse a new beginning through adoption
“Being a Thoroughbred owner myself, I just want to do my part to see that these horses are cared for after life on the track.”
— Joe Topper, President
About Us
Joe Topper
Owner, operator and driving force behind the success of Breezy Hill Stable. Joe's motto is: "Do what you love and you will not work a day in your life."
Beth Walker
If I could save every horse out there I would! Ever since I was a little girl horses have been in my life. We have created an exceptional stable and sanctuary for horses to live a healthy happy life.
Our Story
In 1990, after Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, there was no antidote for biological warfare. Horses were used to help develop antidotes and vaccines for it. Joe, a milkman at the time, decided to take a job with a pharmaceutical company to assist in the development of these biological weapons antidotes. After his first encounter with the horses, he fell in love, and Breezy Hill Stables was born.
Breezy Hill Stables started in 1996 with nine stalls on 11 acres in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The demand for quality horse boarding facilities was quickly identified, and Joe soon outgrew the initial facility. In 2005, he purchased a 253-acre farm north of Thurmont, Maryland. Today, Breezy Hill Stables is a full-service stable offering boarding, lessons, and layup facilities, as well as both indoor and outdoor arenas. The stables are also extremely active in Thoroughbred horse rescue. Their non-profit, Life Horse Inc., rescues horses from a horrible ending, rehabilitates them, and then adopts them out to loving owners. To find out more, click the link below.