from the Meadowlands Media Relations Department

East Rutherford, NJ — Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment will host more than 130 military veterans for a special night at the races on Saturday (Dec. 6).

The event is being organized in conjunction with Horse Ability, a Long Island-based organization that offers a wide range of horse-related programs to children and adults with special needs, including special opportunities specifically for veterans.

The Saturday night event will begin with a private screening of the powerful documentary by Academy Award nominee Robin Fryday and Peter Rosenbaum, “Riding My Way Back.”

The veterans will then be treated to a buffet dinner sponsored by the Meadowlands Racetrack and Chairman Jeff Gural. Retired United States Marine Corps Sergeant Walker Potts will appear on the Meadowlands pregame show at 6:45 p.m. He will also be one of two veterans to help lead a post parade with horseman Robbie Siegelman, a Meadowlands trainer and major supporter of Horse Ability.

Several veteran-related groups will also be involved in winner’s circle presentations during the night.

Live harness racing takes place Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 7:15 p.m. Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment offers free admission and general parking.