Ok...first questions first, LOL...



Rain rot can often take a week or two to clear completely. In really bad cases, the horse has to be put on oral antibiotics but if you're already seeing improvement, you've probably got it made.



Feed - yes, too much feed results in higher energy levels. In young horses, this often results in a bit of excitement. In older horses who tend to be more sedate, this results the energy being converted to fat stores and you get a pudgy pony



Lunging - what you describe with him being good to one direction and not so with the other is common, and really pretty much expected when they are learning. Horses, like humans, are left-handed or right-handed and have a stronger "side" like that. But be persistant and teach him both sides with everything, not just lunging, and he'll be a much more supple and capable horse because of it!



Sounds like you're learning a lot, and that's always a good thing! Never stop learning. Keep us up to date on how he's doing...




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