Mar 19, 2024

Standlee Returns as the Official Forage of the USEA for 2024

By Sam Johnston - USEA Staff

The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is thrilled to announce Standlee’s return as the “Official Forage of the USEA” for 2024. Standlee will also support the Association as the “Title Sponsor of the USEA Horse of the Year Leaderboard,” a “Gold Sponsor of the USEA American Eventing Championships,” and a “Contributing Sponsor of the USEA Young Event Horse Series.”

“Standlee is proud to continue our support of the USEA as their official forage provider, alongside our sponsorship of the Horse of the Year, American Eventing Championships, and the Young Event Horse Series. We look forward to a successful year ahead,” said Jessica Wright, Director of Marketing.

Standlee Premium Products is a family-operated business that has been cultivating, distributing and marketing the highest quality of Western forages since 1981. The company provides a variety of forage types in a wide range of product formats, including pellets, cubes, chopped, and bales, which are available through their well-established network of retail partners and distributors. At Standlee, cultivating the connection between customers and the animals they care for by providing value through support, education and premium products is the mission.

“We are grateful that Standlee has committed to return as the Official Forage of the USEA,” said USEA CEO, Rob Burk. “Standlee Premium Products is an equine industry leader that provides the highest quality forage for our horses. We are very proud to have them as a corporate sponsor of the Association. Forage is the largest and perhaps most critical part of our horse’s diet but that point is often forgotten. Thanks to Standlee, we are supported in having the best and most complete horse care.”

Standlee Premium Products has a wide range of offerings for horses, livestock, small animals and poultry, To learn more about Standlee’s offerings and find out where you can shop for their products near you, visit 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, visit www.useventing.com.

About Standlee

Founded in 1981, Standlee has carefully grown and manufactured sun-cured forage to ensure high-quality and consistent nutrition. Their finished products are managed to ensure year-round supply and are delivered to customers by the largest distribution network of forage products in the United States. They provide premium forage in a variety of types and in a wide range of product formats, including pellets, cubes, chopped, and bales – To keep your animals at peak health and performance throughout the year Standlee forage is the perfect nutritional solution for horses, livestock, small animals, and poultry.

Standlee has committed to providing a premium experience when purchasing their products. You can trust it was made with the same dedication as if they are caring for your own animals. Standlee is Grown for the Life We Love®. To learn more, visit www.standlee.com

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