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Introducing Equi-Spirit Horse Training Balls, Toys & Tools™ As seen in Equus magazine, The Equestrian Times, Equine Journal, Trail Rider, The Organic Equine, Natural Horse Magazine, Phoenix Business Gazette, and the Arizona Republic newspaper As seen on Cronkite News; News Watch Sports, The Bonnie Hunt Show, RFD TV, Horse City TV, and Animals At Work; A Canadian tv show.
Let Your Horse Play---The Natural Way Hours of Fun with Extremely Durable, Safe, and Affordable Toys and Horse Training Balls for Equines of all Sizes
Laura Zugzda-California Friesian Stallions
135th Kentucky Derby Winner, Mine That Bird Loves His Equi-Spirit™ Ball
December 29th, 2010—Cornville, AZ
His co-owner, Dr Leonard Blach contacted the Equi-Spirit office to order another Equi-Spirit ball. He stated via email, “Mine That Bird has so much fun with his ball. He always had something to play with, but this is favorite toy. He has it in his sand paddock in the day time, then at night he wants it in his stall with him; it’s his security blanket. I love watching him play with it. Thanks so much for this idea.”
Dogs LOVE the Equi-Spirit ball too! See pictures below CLICK for Canine-Spirit Toys site Retailers--Interested in carrying our unique Equi-Spirit Toys & Tools™? CLICK to email Lisa Ross-Williams Looking for Equi-Spirit Retailers Out of the U.S.? Zing from Australia "has a ball" with his Equi-Spirit Soccer ball
Ablue Moon Rising (Zing) owned by Dee Kelly of Ablue Moon Arabian Ponies
Dutch from Indiana has some fun in the snow
Smoke, the steer LOVES his Equi-Spirit Smiley Face Ball
Adelante having fun Pluto shows off with his Equi-Spirit Ball Pluto Tucsok-Lipizzan
Photo credit: Barb Riebold “We believe very strongly in the importance of play in a horse’s emotional and physical well being,” says Equi-Spirit™ creator, Lisa Ross-Williams and Kenny Williams. “But our horses were literally going through various balls in a matter of a few minutes. Our horse Riley seemed on mission to pop whatever inflated toy he could, either by biting them or laying on them,” says Lisa. “We became committed to finding a horse play ball that could hold up, but there were none on the market that could offer any durability. So we located a raw material supplier, and created Equi-spirit. We found other people were having the same durability issues, so it was a hit!” Extremely durable, made with a heavy duty inner bladder which is then covered by a cover, the Equi-Spirit™ ball is big, beautiful, weather resistant and provides your equine partner play all day. It’s been proven that horses do not get bored with the Equi-Spirit horse training balls, toys and tools™ as they sometimes do with other toys. Available in a variety of sizes from 25" for little and timid horses, all the way up to 40 " for the BIG horses. The balls can be used for free-play which encourages exercise and stimulates the horse’s minds as well as their bodies.
The balls and tools can also be used for mounted games including Horse Soccer, a growing equine trend. Equi-Spirit toys are also currently used by a number of clinicians at their demonstrations and events. Karen Scholl, Horsemanship for Women, uses her Equi-spirit ball and Rainbow Parachute for this purpose. The complete line of Equi-spirit toys and tools, including the extra durable balls can also be used by teachers and trainers, individual horse owners and care- givers to keep horses exercised and amused.
Karen Scholl uses some Equi-Spirit products during her demo at the Festival of Horses Karen Scholl's Horsemanship for Women Equi-Spirit VideosFootage can take up to a minute to load-please be patient
Featuring Elvis, Cooper, Riley and Spirit
Featuring Rebel and Smokie If you're having trouble getting the above video to play, here is a link to the same footage on You Tube CLICK for You Tube video of Elvis and Riley Video Footage and Editing Courtesy of YOU TUBE VIDEOS OF HAPPY CUSTOMERS CLICK for You Tube video of Fresian Stallion, Midnight Tango with his Smiley Face Ball CLICK for video of Amazing mini Ricky CLICK for You Tube video of Bailey and Melissa Shell CLICK for Amazing Lucy and Her Ball Play CLICK for You Tube Video--World Cup Soccer Horses vs Humans CLICK for You Tube video of Roman's horse in Kosovo CLICK for Arianne's Colt in Canada CLICK for Scooter's You Tube video CLICK for Andulisian Stallion with his Equi-Spirit Ball CLICK for Tyson with his X-Mas Present-Equi-Spirit Ball CLICK for Kami's (mini filly) Ball Video CLICK for Arabian Colt with his Equi-Spirit Ball CLICK for Rinaldo, 3-year-old Andalusian stallion Mountain View Kids Camp Soccer Games CLICK for Mountain View's Soccer Page with videos CLICK for Tobi and his Equi-Spirit Ball CLICK for Flipped Her Halo with her ball CLICK for Jack and his Equi-Spirit Ball CLICK for trainer Julie Goodnight and her Equi-Spirit Toys
Equi-Spirit Equine Soccer™ Ball
Gannon-Pipersville, PA
Thank You to Laura Zugzda-California Friesian Stallions playing with an Equi-Spirit Catch Ball
Reddy Rascal and Chloe-Janet from PA
Lionus
Equi-Spirit Jolly Roller™ (see below)
Gypsy Horses in Texas
Equi-Spirit Ball and Dressage?? You Bet! Patsy and Ronaldo, 18.1 hand Dutch Warmblood, used as a dressage horse when not playing with his ball
Scottsdale Paso Fino
40" Equi-Spirit™ Smiley Face Ball
Omar the Camel LOVES his Equi-Spirit Soccer Ball
EQUI-SPIRIT IN THE NEWS Equi-Spirit was featured in the business section of the Arizona Republic newspaper on October 5th, 2009
Environmental Enrichment for Horses by Terri Cage Ran in Fort Worth Horses Examiner October 5th, 2009
Our balls are different from the Parelli and Horse Soccer ball! How?? 1. Our Equi-Spirit™ balls are designed for horses-Theirs are human exercise/play balls.
2. Our Equi-Spirit™ balls have an outside cover which protects the inner pvc (with anti-burst) bladder; horses cannot bite a hole in the bladder. Theirs has only a thin rubber bladder filled with air; horses can easily bite and pop it.
3. Our Equi-Spirit™ balls can be used for free-play. Theirs is labeled for only supervised ground/mounted games.
4. Our Equi-Spirit™ balls come in cool designs and colors and two sizes; 25” and 40”. Theirs only come in one size and blue.
5. The inner bladder in our Equi-Spirit™ balls can be replaced. Once theirs pop, you have to buy a whole new ball.
6. Our Equi-Spirit™ balls come with a 30 day warranty against manufacturer’s defects. Theirs doesn’t.
The Forest Boys Introduce the NEW Yellow and Black Soccer Ball
Riley Introduces our NEW Equi-Spirit ULTIMATE Cordura Ball
This Extra Heavy-Duty Ultimate ball is made for Extreme environments and horses. A step above our regular fabric covered Equi-Spirit balls, this product can withstand the very aggressive player and more rugged land.
Missy and Sunny
Vinnie-Spanish Mustang Riley Introduces our NEW Green/Yellow Cordura
Lucky playing soccer Frisian Mare from the Netherlands
My Frisian mare who absolutely loves the ball. She's dressage trained and we use the ball every now and then to have a change in the training. I can confirm that the ball is really strong as we've tripped over it a good couple of times and neither the horse or the ball had any damage! My point, dressage horses can play soccer too!
Best regards, Rianne Poesse (The Netherlands)
Kids LOVE the Equi-Spirit Balls
Kids on Critters, P & M Arena, Arizona
Braum-10 months old
Melissa Shell and Baily, a 3-year-old BEWARE OF IMPOSTERS Others are trying to copy our ball designs--If it doesn't have the Equi-Spirit Logo, It's NOT the world famous Equi-Spirit Ball.
Our Equi-Spirit ball cover material is hand cut and sewn by humans on a sewing machine here in the US. Therefore there may be a slight size difference. --Equi-Spirit Jolly Roller™
CLICK to visit our on-line store to purchase Enjoy our Equi-Spirit Photo Gallery
Bob from Montana LOVES his Equi-Spirit Toys Equine Voices Horse Sanctuary in Green Valley, Arizona CLICK for Equine Voices Website
Gulliver, Deuce and Spanky Ollie & Trickster with their Catch Ball
Cooper from New Zealand play with his Equi-Spirit Catch Ball
Simon, the donkey plays with his Equi-Spirit Mini Sports Ball
Nikko has Some Winter Fun with his Equi-Spirit Ball
California Sherrif's Posse Training Arabian Stallion-Don and Yvonne Reed, Colorado
Jester and Robin, Netherlands Paul de Ruigh
Nugget from Australia Equine Soccer? Horse 'n Around has Never Been So Much Fun!
Mounted Police Patrol Training
Hoof Ball players in New Zealand
CLICK for Horse Soccer Naturally Page
Ever driving through Bluff, UT and want a great cup of coffee and entertainment too? Visit Comb Ridge Coffee shop and watch their mini donkey play with his Equi-Spirit Ball!
What Can I Do with My Equi-Spirit Rainbow Parachute?
CLICK for Parachute Task Suggestions
Horse from Switzerland gets some parachute training Anna Twinney/Trainer using the Equi-Spirit Parachute CLICK for Anna's You Tube video
EQUI-SPIRIT GIVES BACK TO THE HORSE COMMUNITY Every year Equi-Spirit donates hundreds of our world famous Equi-Spirit balls to non-profits around the world. We believe in supporting those who make such an effort to help horses and people in need. Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary SavetheHorse.com Equine Voices Rescue Nor Cal Equine Rescue SCLAR-Large Animal Emergency Evacuation National Wild Horse Center Saint Jude Mesa Stables Equi-More Foundation Narrow Gate Youth Ranch Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch Pregnant Mare Rescue Quest Equine Welfare
Thank you, thank you, thank you for our new ball! We have enjoyed countless hours of laughter and fun as a result of introducing our horses to this new toy. The horses, kids, and staff are so grateful for your generous gift. Sarah Beck--Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch
Dear Lisa: CLICK for Narrow Gate Youth Ranch Soccer Game
Dogs LOVE the Equi-Spirit Ball™ too!
We had to write to tell you what a smashing success your Equi-Spirit Balls have been with our 9 month old
We’ve passed your website address along to a number of our friends across the country who also have Newfoundland dogs and who are continually looking for the perfect toy for their dogs. I think we found it. Thanks.
Brad & Jill Wall Portland, OR
Boo, an Old English Sheep Dog, wasn't much for playing until he got his Equi-Spirit ball
Chopper and Lady from New South Wales
Spirit gets a good workout with her Equi-Spirit Ball CLICK for Canine-Spirit Toys website CLICK to visit our on-line store to purchase Equi-Spirit at the Horse Expo in Sacramento, 2008
Search and Rescue Dog LOVED his Equi-Spirit Ball
Equi-Spirit at the Festival of Horses, Scottsdale, AZ Dec 2008
The Organic Equine Magazine in New Zealand and Australia asks about Equi-Spirit Toys & Tools™
How did Equi-Spirit Toys™ come about being designed? “We believe very strongly in the importance of play in a horse’s emotional and physical well being,” Says Equi-Spirit™ creator, Lisa Ross-Williams. “But our horses were literally going through various balls in a matter of a few minutes. Our horse Riley seemed on mission to pop whatever inflated toy he could, either by biting them or laying on them,” says Lisa. “We became committed to finding a horse play ball that could hold up, but there were none on the market that could offer any durability. So we located a raw material supplier, and created Equi-spirit™. We found other people were having the same durability issues, so it was a hit!” What makes the Equi-Spirit™ toys so durable? What types of “abuse” can these toys take before they would break?
They are extremely durable because they are made with a heavy duty inner bladder which is then covered by either a nylon or poly-fabric cover. These balls are the only horse balls on the market which can hold up to the rigors of free-play. Horses can pick them up without damaging the bladder and can even withstand those funny horses who enjoy laying on them; even our 2500 pound Percheron, Elvis.
The greatest danger is sharp objects such as pointed branches, large thorns and of course, barbed wire.
Why is playing so vital to horses?
Horses are very perceptive and curious creatures. Standing around all day and night becomes very boring and unsettling. Having nothing to do to occupy his mind, the horse turns to "vices" to relieve his boredom and eventually these behaviors become a habit. Horses love to play, a good session of playing will raise their spirits and allow their physical bodies to stretch and get stronger. When a horse moves, the blood from the lower legs is pumped back through the body to the heart by the hooves, tendons and muscles. In order to have strong, healthy feet and legs, motion and play is needed. The movement also stretches and strengthens the muscles and joints in the entire body. Furthermore, this activity also promotes healthy gut activity, helping to cut down on chances of impaction colic. What does playing with the Equi-Spirit toys™ teach my horse? The balls can be used for free-play which encourages exercise and stimulates the horse’s minds as well as their bodies. Free-play allows the horse to naturally learn to use his body without the interference of the human. They learn self-collection, suppleness, flying and simple leads changes, concentration and focus. This then prepares them for disciplines such as dressage, barrel racing, cow working, etc. Can I play with my horse too? The toys can be used for ground games, teaching both horse and human focus and timing. They can also be used for mounted games including equine soccer, a growing trend. Mounted exercises can promote horse and rider working together by putting principle to purpose. Equi-Spirit toys™ are also currently used by a number of clinicians at their demonstrations and events. Karen Scholl, Horsemanship for Women, uses her Equi-spirit ball for this purpose. The complete line of Equi-spirit toys and tools™, including the extra durable balls can also be used by teachers and trainers, individual horse owners and care-givers. They are great horse training balls. What types of products does Equi-Spirit™ offer? Our most popular items include the balls which are available in a variety of sizes from 24" for little and timid horses up to 40 " for the bigger horses.
Where can I get the Equi-Spirit™ products from? We offer an easy to use on-line store or can take orders over the phone. First, be sure to visit our Equi-Spirit Toys & Tools™ page at www.naturalhorsetalk.com and click on the “horse toys” button on the left or direct to http://www.naturalhorsetalk.com/horsetoys.html to see our gallery of horses playing with their toys and short videos. To access the store, click on the “store” button on the top. For any questions, please email Lisa@naturalhorsetalk.com Lisa is a veteran in the holistic horse care arena. In addition to creating Equi-Spirit toys and tools™, Lisa has launched www.naturalhorsetalk.com, a unique holistic horse care website and hosts “If Your Horse Could Talk” webcast, and is a Pro-On-Call for www.allabouthorses.com. Order your Equi-Spirit Toys & Tools™ through our website store! CLICK to visit our on-line store Looking for Equi-Spirit Retailers Out of the U.S.? CLICK for Equi-Spirit Toys & Tools Flier CLICK for Equi-Spirit Inflation Instructions Interested in Retailing our Equi-Spirit Toys & Tools™? CLICK to email Lisa Ross-Williams BEWARE OF IMPOSTERS Others are trying to copy our ball designs--If it doesn't have the Equi-Spirit Logo, It's NOT the world famous Equi-Spirit Ball.
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Kathie Steinberger, WI 
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