April 2021: Our first herding ball hits Amazon

We launched our very first herding ball in April 2021, selling on Amazon before we even had our own website. The listing proudly said “herding ball for Blue Heelers” and even mentioned it as a horse ball – right from the start it was built for both playful dogs and curious horses.

• Verified Amazon transactions from April 2021
• Original listing clearly called it a herding ball for Blue Heelers
• Marketed for both dogs and horses from day one

We’ve saved dated screenshots and sales records – solid proof of our early start.

May 2021: We listened, learned and relaunched

Like any pioneering product, our first batch taught us a lot. The April launch created excitement, but we quickly heard from our community that high-drive dogs wanted even tougher play. By May 2021 we rolled out an improved version with stronger seams, a more robust cover and the durability that now defines every Race&Herd herding ball.

The lucky first herding ball owners

A handful of devoted pet parents were the first to bring our herding ball home during that April 2021 launch. Their Blue Heelers and playful horses became our earliest testers and biggest cheerleaders. These early adopters helped us gather the feedback that shaped the May relaunch and every upgrade since. Their enthusiasm and their pets’ joy, remain a big part of our story and our drive to keep improving.

Advocates for instinct-driven play and constant innovation

At Race&Herd, we proudly serve as advocates for healthy, instinct-driven play for dogs and horses. We aim to be the innovative brand you can count on, and our growing product line shows that we keep pushing the boundaries of enrichment toys. Not everything goes perfectly on the first try—our own early launch proved that—but we always listen, learn and improve. That commitment to progress is what keeps our products ahead and keeps pets everywhere happy and engaged.

To date we have sold over 600,000+ herding balls worldwide and we’re still improving. Every version reflects lessons from the field, which is why you’ll notice that each release is a little different. We’re now proudly on our 16th version of improvements over the past four years—proof that innovation never stops at Race&Herd.

Built to last for dogs and horses

Today’s herding ball is the result of those early lessons:

• Inner ball withstands about 330 lbs of repeated fatigue testing and a 660 lb static load for one hour.
• Washable waterproof outer cover with a soft texture that reduces abrasion.
• Dual-seam construction with hidden ribbon lining for extra strength.
• Single high-grade YKK zipper for a secure closure.
• Overlapping top panels that spread stress and add long-term durability.

See why working breeds love it

From energetic Blue Heelers to playful horses, the Race&Herd herding ball keeps animals active and happy. Order yours today and join thousands of pets enjoying the original.