Pony Club HB Rating Practice Test

Legume hay tends to be higher in protein, energy, and calcium because legumes have more leaf tissue that is rich in crude protein, and their overall nutrient density is greater, giving more digestible energy per pound. The calcium content is also higher in legumes than in grasses, making legume hay a calcium-rich option. Fiber is typically higher in grasses, not legumes, so legume hay isn’t the choice for higher fiber. Vitamin C isn’t the main differentiator between legume and grass hays, and horses mainly synthesize it, so it’s not a defining factor here.