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Hello Jeni,
Clover is also a legume (like alfalfa) which would account for the higher caloric value.
Keep me posted on how things are going.
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Dr. Getty 
Author of Feed Your Horse Like A Horse
I asked about what is in the hay and apparently there was a patch in the field that had some traces of alfalfa, but otherwise there is clover and most is a grass mix. I am going to periodically test again to see if there is any changes within this load of hay (700 bales).
I've made all the other changes you recommended and will give it some time to settle in.
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO