O'Connor Signature Equestrian Community Grand Opening Gala Scheduled for October 11th

(Lake City, FL, September 23, 2008) – The Grand Opening of The Oaks of Lake City is scheduled for Saturday, October 11 at the community’s equestrian center. A day full of exciting events is planned to mark the official grand opening of the community.  Olympic medalists Karen and David O’Connor will be on hand to sign autographs and greet visitors at the opening of the first branded equestrian facility in the United States.

There will be equestrian demonstrations by top professionals in a variety of disciplines, including Four-in Hand driving (with World Silver Medalist Chester Weber), World Champion reining (with Jon and Seth Ingram), jumping, dressage, Shetland Ponies, Gypsy Vanners and more.  The day’s events will kick off at 11am with an equestrian drill team flag presentation. Enjoy live entertainment by Nashville’s Christina Wallace, as well as giveaways, raffles and refreshments from 11am until 4pm.

Attendees are invited to tour the inaugural O’Connor Signature Equestrian Community, which is home to a professionally-appointed 33-stall barn, a 60-foot covered round pen, an 11-acre cross-country jump course designed by the O’Connors, a 122’ x 225’ covered riding arena, 15 miles of groomed trails and 236 beautiful home sites.

Fashioned after the concept of signature golf-course communities, The Oaks of Lake City was developed for homeowners seeking an active equestrian lifestyle. Developer Bradley Dicks developed the equestrian country-club community in Lake City with the specifications and advice of top professionals. Equestrian Services, LLC of Charlottesville, Virginia partnered with the O’Connors to bring the O’Connor Signature brand concept to the project. As a result of their input, design and dedication, 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. Visitors for the event are expected from around the world - residents, equestrian enthusiasts, realtors and media personnel from surrounding communities are also invited to attend and enjoy the festivities, as well a first-hand look at this unparalleled equestrian community. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.theoakslakecity.com.