Kentucky Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center (KESMARC) and Main Street Management Services, Inc. (Main Street) have announced the formation of a joint venture to build a world-class equine sports medicine facility in Ocala, Fla., as part of the redevelopment of the 426-acre Farnsworth Farm into a unique equestrian community. Groundbreaking is scheduled for second quarter of 2007 with targeted completion by the beginning of 2008.
Dedicated to the recovery and conditioning of horses from all disciplines, KESMARC-Florida will offer complete rehabilitation, including:
– Post-surgical through return-to-training
– Conditioning after lay-off
– Pre-conditioning prior to training/competing
KESMARC-Florida, will also feature a hyperbaric center, as well as:
– Equine swimming pool
– Two eurocisers
– Waterciser
– Aqua treadmill
– Indoor polytrack
– 20-stall climate-controlled barn
– Additional housing for 70 horses
Farnsworth Farms is surrounded by horse farms and the Ocala National Forest. Main Street Management Services acquired Farnsworth Farms and has committed to redeveloping the property into an equestrian community featuring 10-acre estates, riding trails, outdoor riding arenas and access to other amenities including an 18-hole golf course.
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