The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce their continued Corporate Sponsor partnership with Standlee Hay Company, Inc., the “Official Forage of the USEA.” Standlee will remain a Gold Level Sponsor of the 2018 USEA American Eventing Championships as well as a Contributing Sponsor of the USEA Gold Cup Series, Future Event Horse Series, and Young Event Horse Series.
“Standlee Premium Western Forage is proud to partner with the USEA another year. We share the same values dedicated to providing education for all horse owners,” said Standlee Marketing Program Manager Cambria Peterson. “At Standlee, we believe in nutrition delivered optimally through supplying the highest quality, home grown forage. Give your horse the best so they feel their best.”
Founded in 1981, Standlee Hay Company is the proud grower and manufacturer of “Standlee Premium Western Forage” and a leader in the forage industry. Standlee is committed to growing, producing, manufacturing and selling the highest quality forage products nationally and internationally.
“At the USEA we are extremely selective about which companies are official corporate sponsors,” said USEA CEO Rob Burk. “Standlee easily fits in as one of our model sponsors which is why they are the Official Forage of the USEA. Our members can trust that Standlee will supply their equine athletes with industry leading top quality premium forage products.”
About Standlee Hay Company, Inc.
For over 30 years, Standlee has produced the highest quality forage products available. Standlee Premium Western Forage® products are available in alfalfa, alfalfa blends, orchard grass, and timothy grass and come in different formats including bales (compressed bales, compressed and shrink-wrapped Grab & Go® bales), cubes, pellets, chopped, and shreds. Quality is evident in Standlee Premium Western Forage® products and in the way they do business. Check out the complete line of products at www.StandleeForage.com.
About the United States Eventing Association
The USEA is a non-profit 501 C (3), educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. By assisting and educating competitors, event organizers and officials; maintaining responsible safety standards; and registering qualified competitions and clinics, the USEA offers a strong and continuous training opportunity for an ever-expanding field of world-class competitors. Just as importantly, the USEA provides a means for all riders, regardless of age or ability, to experience the thrill of eventing. To learn more about the USEA, visit www.useventing.com.
“It's day 1, so I'm not getting too excited yet. There's a long, long way to go in this competition,” said Phillip Dutton after his dressage test aboard Denim in the Cosequin CCI4*-S leaving the pair in the overnight lead upon the conclusion of the first day of dressage at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event.
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And they're off! The first official day of competition at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event (K3DE) begins today and we have a schedule jam-packed with dressage for both the four- and five-star fields.
The CCI5*-L field was narrowed by one this afternoon following the first horse inspection on High Hope Inspection Lane at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Horse and rider pairs were looking their best, with a few horses demonstrating their readiness for the upcoming competition through their flamboyant behavior (we're looking at you Bronte Beach Z and Dyri).