Covered Arena at the O'Connor Signature Equestrian Community Nears Completion

(Lake City, FL, August 12, 2008) – Olympians Karen and David O’Connor bring a unique level of expertise to the first branded equestrian facility in the United States, The Oaks of Lake City. Their commitment to uphold high standards for the inaugural O’Connor Signature Equestrian Community has already resulted in a professionally-appointed luxury 33-stall barn, a 60-foot covered round pen, and now the community’s 122’ x 225’ covered riding arena is just days away from completion.

In close proximity to the O’Connor-designed Signature barn, the new covered arena is an open invitation to ride in comfort and safety during inclement or hot weather. Resident equestrians can school and train their horses on competition footing in the new indoor arena (adjacent to the outdoor riding arena), or they can opt to ride across miles of picturesque trails. They may even choose to jump the 11-acre cross-country course that the O’Connors personally designed.

Successful signature golf-course communities preceded the concept of establishing an equestrian facility, where people could live near their horses and also have a country-club-style training facility at their disposal. Concierge-style equestrian service for boarders and estate owners has never before been offered at this level.

Developer Bradley Dicks decided that he would be the first to build an equestrian country-club community in Lake City, under the direction of top professionals. Equestrian Services, LLC of Charlottesville, Virginia partnered with the O’Connors to bring the Signature experience to community living. As a result of the O’Connors' input, design, dedication and professional hospitality-style management, Dicks was able to develop a "heaven on Earth" for homeowners who crave the equestrian lifestyle.

The grand-opening ceremony for The Oaks of Lake City is scheduled to take place on October 11th, 2008. It will be a festive occasion with demonstrations by some of the top professionals in the equine business. Olympians David and Karen O’Connor will be present to celebrate the official opening of the first Signature Equestrian Community. Visitors for the Grand Opening event are expected from all around the world, and the surrounding community are also encouraged to attend and enjoy the food, festivities and a first-hand look at this unparalleled equestrian community. For more information, visit www.theoakslakecity.com.