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Hi Camille,
Mixing grass with alfalfa can be tricky and this is especially true with second cuttings when alfalfa tends to be a higher percentage of the hay.
So, bottom line... I like alfalfa for many reasons (in moderation) but I prefer to feed it separately in order to monitor the amount horses receive, as well as to maintain hay quality.
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Dr. Getty 
Author of Feed Your Horse Like A Horse
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO