I got a horrible sore throat and still have the residue of a cough, and D's back went  bad
 again, all presumably from the stress and strain from all the NYC experience. D seems much better since yesterday, but is still in bed this morning. When things settle down he will be seeking some serious help such as back surgery. On Saturday I was thrilled to be invited with D to the see the backside at Hollywood Park. Our friends who have horses here know a trainer at Hollywood Park, so we had an in. We also watched the Belmont there on TV and my bet on Union Rags was successful,  he won !
Our new friends also let me ride their horse an ex racer now trained as a hunter jumper. They have him at a stable a few minutes away that has an arena. I also rode Karrot around here yesterday before it got too hot.


Me at Hollywood Park shedrow stables

Me riding Chief a friends ex racer

 So our next essential is to get the rest of our things from Fort Bragg. Then we can seriously get going as far as where are we going to live around here. and put energy into that.