By: Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild, Futurist
Our USDA Certified 100% Biobased large animal bedding flakes are headed to the world's largest outdoor rodeo!!
Wyoming Hemp Company is proud to announce that we are an official event-level sponsor of Cheyenne Frontier Days 2026, and the exclusive animal bedding provider for the event. From July 17 to 26, 2026, the livestock at the world's largest outdoor rodeo will rest on our large animal hemp bedding flakes, grown and processed right here in Wyoming.
For the 130th running of "The Daddy of 'Em All," that means cleaner stalls, calmer animals, and a smaller footprint on the land that made this celebration famous. Here is what that partnership means, and why it matters for your animals too.
What did Wyoming Hemp Company announce?
Wyoming Hemp Company has been named an official sponsor of Cheyenne Frontier Days for 2026 and will serve as the event's exclusive animal bedding provider. The world's largest outdoor rodeo and Western celebration runs July 17 to 26, 2026, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, marking 130 years of the event known as "The Daddy of 'Em All." This is the first year Cheyenne Frontier Days expands to ten full days of PRCA rodeo, which means more animals, more stalls, and more demand for bedding that performs.
Every one of those stalls will be filled with our large animal hemp bedding flakes.
Why did Cheyenne Frontier Days choose hemp bedding flakes?
Wyoming Hemp Company large animal bedding flakes are a USDA Certified 100% Biobased Product through the USDA BioPreferred Program. For an event of this scale and visibility, that third-party verification mattered more than any marketing claim we could make on our own.
It tells the people responsible for hundreds of animals one simple thing: this product is made from renewable plant material, all the way through, and a federal program has verified it.
What is USDA Certified Biobased, and why does it matter?
The USDA BioPreferred Program is a federal initiative that verifies how much of a product is made from renewable biological ingredients rather than petroleum or other non-renewable sources. Products that earn the label carry a verified biobased percentage on the seal.
Our large animal bedding flakes carry the highest possible mark: Product 100%. There is no filler, no synthetic additive, and no fossil-based content. It is hemp, and only hemp.
For barns, ranches, and large events, that certification does double duty. It confirms what is touching your animals, and it supports sustainability and procurement goals that increasingly call for verified biobased materials rather than unverified "natural" labels.
What are the benefits of hemp bedding for large animals and their owners?
Owners who switch to hemp bedding flakes tend to point to the same handful of reasons:
Absorbency. Hemp hurd is naturally absorbent, which helps pull moisture out of the stall floor and away from hooves. A drier stall is the foundation for almost every other benefit on this list.
Odor control. By locking up moisture quickly, hemp bedding helps slow the buildup of ammonia smell, the sharp odor that makes a barn unpleasant for animals and people alike.
Lower dust. Hemp flakes are naturally low in dust compared to many traditional options, which is a meaningful difference for animals and handlers who are sensitive to airborne particles in an enclosed barn.
Less waste, easier mucking. Because hemp absorbs efficiently, many owners find they reach for less bedding to keep a stall fresh, and that spent bedding is lighter to handle on cleanout day.
Comfort. A soft, dry, low-odor stall is simply a better place for an animal to stand, lie down, and rest, which matters most during a long, high-energy event like Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Why is hemp bedding better for the environment?
Hemp is a fast-growing annual crop that can be harvested year after year, and our flakes are USDA Certified 100% Biobased, meaning they are made entirely from renewable plant material. When the event is over and the stalls are cleaned, used hemp bedding breaks down and can be composted, returning to the soil rather than lingering as waste.
For a celebration rooted in land, livestock, and the Western way of life, a bedding choice that comes from a Wyoming field and returns to the earth is a natural fit.
Where can I buy Wyoming Hemp Company large animal hemp bedding?
You do not have to run a rodeo to bed your animals like one. Wyoming Hemp Company large animal hemp bedding flakes are available now at wyominghemp.us and at our Country Store in Hawk Springs, WY.. Whether you keep one horse or a full barn, you can put the same USDA Certified 100% Biobased bedding to work in your own stalls.
Come find us at Cheyenne Frontier Days from July 17 to 26, 2026, and see the difference for yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wyoming Hemp Company the official bedding of Cheyenne Frontier Days?
Yes. Wyoming Hemp Company is an official sponsor of Cheyenne Frontier Days 2026 and the exclusive animal bedding provider for the event, which runs July 17 to 26, 2026.
What bedding is used at Cheyenne Frontier Days 2026?
Cheyenne Frontier Days 2026 uses Wyoming Hemp Company large animal hemp bedding flakes, a USDA Certified 100% Biobased Product.
What does USDA Certified 100% Biobased mean? It means the product has been verified through the USDA BioPreferred Program as being made entirely from renewable biological ingredients, with no fossil-based content. The "Product 100%" mark is the highest biobased percentage the label can carry.
How well does hemp bedding work for horses? Hemp bedding is widely used for horses and other large animals because it is absorbent, naturally low in dust, and helps control odor in the stall. Many owners choose it for a drier, fresher, more comfortable resting area.
Is hemp bedding eco-friendly? Hemp bedding is made from a renewable, fast-growing crop, and used bedding can be composted. Wyoming Hemp Company flakes are USDA Certified 100% Biobased, which verifies that they are made entirely from renewable plant material.
Where can I buy Wyoming Hemp Company bedding? You can purchase large animal hemp bedding flakes at wyominghemp.us and at our world headquarters in Hawk Springs, WY.
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