BY
FRANK DRUCKER, Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway
YONKERS, NY, Saturday, May 14, 2016—Among
those enjoying Yonkers Raceway’s Saturday night soiree were some special
guests.
The Raceway and the Standardbred Owners
Association of New York hosted approximately 100 metropolitan-area veterans for
dinner and an up-close look at the drivers, trainers, trotters and pacers.
Leading the post parade for first three
races were vets representing three branches of the military--Army, Navy and
Marine Corps.
The same three races saw veterans groups
in the winner’s circle for an impromptu meet and greet.
Trainer Robbie Siegelman once again acted
as “point person.” Siegelman has been a long-time, active volunteer with
HorseAbility (www.horseability.org), an
Old Westbury, NY-based non-profit organization offering therapeutic riding
programs, hippotherapy and a summer day camp to children, adults, and families
with special needs.
“Everyone had a great time,” Siegelman said. “We may have to do this more often.”
