WPRA NEWS

Standlee Forage Named Official Forage of the WPRA

By Ann Bleiker

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO – The WPRA is excited to announce that Standlee Premium Western Forage is now the official forage of the WPRA and will be the title sponsor of the Permit Only Race at the WPRA World Finals in November.

“We look forward to partnering with the Standlee Forage team, who joins our passion for supporting the athletes of the WPRA, to bring great products to our members,” stated Hannah Miller, Partnership Manager. “We are honored to have them as our title sponsor for the permit race as these ladies compete to get to the next level.”

In addition, Standlee will be developing their athlete brand partnership program in the coming months with a special emphasis being placed on members who qualify for the Finals.

Standlee is committed to maintaining the peak health and performance of animals throughout the year by delivering nutrition through their premium forage and animal care products. Established in 1981, Standlee has been dedicated to carefully growing and manufacturing sun-cured forage, which they believe is the perfect feeding solution for animals.

“Our goal is to support the women’s rodeo community and their animal athletes by providing high-quality forage that enhances health and performance,” said Paige Novy, Brand Partnership Coordinator, Standlee Forage. “Through this partnership, we aim to increase brand awareness, educate horse owners on premium nutrition, and strengthen our connection with horse owners and our brand.”

Standlee is a family-owned forage company located in Southern Idaho. Standlee grows and manufactures a wide variety of high-quality forage-based products, including bales, cubes, and pellets under the Standlee Premium Western Forage® brand. Standlee also manufactures bedding for many animal species and fortified food for rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small companion animals. Standlee is the forage leader throughout the United States and sold around the globe.

Standlee is Grown For The Life We Love. For more information visit https://www.standleeforage.com.

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