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WHAT ISFORAGE FOUNDATION?

The foundation of every horse’s diet starts with forage. At Standlee, we are committed to delivering premium forage that supports what matters most - helping horses thrive through consistent, quality nutrition.

Forage Foundation™ reflects how horses are meant to eat by building every feeding program around what their digestive system depends on most: forage. A steady intake of fiber supports digestion, nutrient utilization, and consistent energy. That’s why high-quality forage should form the base of the diet.

Feeding doesn’t need to be complicated. Simply start with a Forage Foundation.

START WITH THE FOUNDATION
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THE BIOLOGICAL TRUTHHORSES RUN OFF FORAGE

Horses are built to consume forage continuously. From chewing and saliva production to hindgut fermentation, their entire digestive system depends on fiber to function properly. When forage intake is inconsistent or replaced with high levels of concentrates, that system becomes disrupted which often leads to digestive imbalance, energy fluctuations, and performance challenges.

Supporting the system starts with supporting what it was designed to do: consume forage, consistently.

FORAGE FOUNDATION NUTRITION

Forage Foundation is built on a simple truth: horses are designed to thrive on forage. By starting with consistent, high-quality fiber as the base of the diet, feeding programs become more balanced, more predictable, and easier to manage. Standlee has focused on delivering that foundation since 1981.


THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Illustration of a horse tracing the path of the digestive system from mouth to rectum.

THE FOUNDATION STARTS WITH FORAGETHE HORSE’S OPTIMAL DIET

A horse’s optimal diet by proportion: mostly forage, with smaller amounts of concentrates, fat, and supplements.

THE DIFFERENCE IN QUALITYWHY PREMIUM PERFORMANCE MATTERS

Premium forage is not just about appearance. It’s about consistency, nutrition, and how it performs in the feeding program. Variability in growing conditions, harvest timing, and processing can significantly impact fiber quality, nutrient value, and overall digestibility. At Standlee, we manage every step from how our forage is grown to how it’s packaged, delivering consistent, high-quality forage you can rely on. Because when the foundation is consistent, the results are too.

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Standlee Alfalfa Pellets - Pure Forage

16% Crude Protein
1.5% Crude Fat
26% Crude Fiber

Ingredients: Sun-Cured Alfalfa (Ground)

Large bolw of forage in pellet format.
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“Our horses love the Standlee Alfalfa pellets. They are always fresh and green and they smell fantastic! They are the perfect addition to boarded horse’s diet and where you have less control over hay quality.”

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“I started adding the Standlee Alfalfa Pellets to his daily meals and not only did I get a healthier horse with some extra weight but a happier horse.”

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“Great product! No binders, no foreign material in pellets. My old mare looks fantastic since switching to Standlee Alfalfa Pellets.”