As most of you know (unless you are lucky enough to live in California or show in Florida), the winter season is upon us and in full force. If you are one on the lucky ones with an indoor arena, you're just dealing with the cold. 

I can deal with the cold and snow and wind (Thank You Upstate NY), but cannot deal with the attitude and temperament changes in my thoroughbred mare. I've tried everything from lunging her before I ride, giving her calming supplements in each of her meals and even letting her just run around in the ring for a few hours. But even with all these tactics/measures, Christy (my mare) is still a bundle of uncontrollable, unreliable energy, 

I still manage to ride her (with a few changes in routine and program), but wanted to ask any OTTB owners or fellow riders what they would suggest? 

Below is a picture of Christy and I bareback in the snow :) Believe me I was as astonished as most people are!