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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 and Natural Horse Magazine
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 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 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 equine 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 You Tube Video--World Cup Soccer Horses vs Humans
Equi-Spirit Equine Soccer™ Ball
Gannon-Pipersville, PA
Thank You to Laura Zugzda-California Friesian Stallions playing with an Equi-Spirit Catch Ball
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
Ronaldo and Magnus, another 18 hand Dutch Warmblood playing with their Equi-Spirit Catch Ball
40" Equi-Spirit™ Smiley Face Ball
Omar the Camel LOVES his Equi-Spirit Soccer Ball
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 90 day warranty against manufacturer’s defects. Theirs doesn’t.
The Forest Boys Introduce the NEW Yellow and Black Soccer Ball
Elvis Introduces our 8-Ball Design
FOR SIZE REFERENCE-ELVIS IS 18.2 HANDS
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
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.
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
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
Paso Fino Horse Soccer Match at Festival of Horses 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 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. The great benefit is if they do receive a minor puncture, the bladder can be repaired using a standard vinyl repair kit.
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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