Sponsor Topaz

Barn Name: “TOPAZ”



Registered Name: Hot Water’s Misty Dawn

2007 Mare AMHR / AMHA Currently Measures 33.75”

We call her Topaz because of her gorgeous unique golden buckskin color that emerges right after the winter fuzz falls off! Her mane and tail is a stylish brown-black mix. She has a super nice long hooky neck, nice long hip, built and bred to be a champion! She has awesome conformation with doe like eyes and pretty little face. She is one of our select broodmares and has an energetic but easily managed attitude. Topaz is picture below with her first foal, Onyx, first foal of our own Cowboy!


By sponsoring one or more WPR therapy ponies, you are partnering directly with this healing ministry by contributing to the care of these life-changing animals–their foods, veterinary care, farrier, as well as contributing to the operating and construction costs of the retreat facility. As a WPR sponsor, you will receive a hoof-signed, frame-able picture of your sponsor horse(s) and a personalized autographed copy of Nita Horn’s new memoir, No Fences: It Started with a Plastic Pony, all about the childhood vision that led to the 280-acre Whispering Ponies Ranch.

Whispering Ponies Ranch is a private retreat center where horses are trained for therapy uses and people of all ages attend by invitation for restorative ministries. All amenities—from food services and lodging to expert recreational and counseling staff—are provided at no cost.

Tom and Nita Horn envisioned WPR as a safe and inspirational environment where people can be rejuvenated or just relax for a few days to get refreshed. The therapy ponies of WPR visit places like veteran centers and care facilities and are used in public schools to help children with learning disabilities.

"The facility is also available for general retreat purposes (marriage encounters, writers’ breakaways, youth camps, and so on) but, as Dr. Horn says, “The heart and vision for the facility is primarily to focus on those who have somehow been hurt, abandoned, disabled, or abused.”