About Us
Who we are
Founded in 1939, Antelope Valley Desert Riders is the oldest equestrian club in Los Angeles County. AV Desert Riders provides families and youth with the facilities necessary to allow all types of equestrian events to take place. For 81 years, the club has been a leader in the Antelope Valley for equestrian events. AV Desert Riders promotes the competitive spirit in a close family environment.
AVDR hosts Gymkhana shows, held on the second Sunday of the month.
Board of Directors
President ..................………………….......Alanna Layton
Vice President ............………………….... Taylor Mahtesian
Treasurer ..................…………….……..... Andria Witmer
Secretary ..................…......……….….….. Peyton Lambert
Flags Coordinator.........…….…….......Molly Ahern
Announcer.......………........................... Gayle Kaye
Awards coordinator …..................... Alanna Layton and Autumn Simpson
Data Entry/Scorekeeper......................BJ Layton
Head Judge ............……….…………....Dianna Lane
Fundraiser Coordinator................ Blue Woloweic
Grounds Maintenance ............……Collin Campbell, Payton and Morgan Detty
Arena Coordinator ..........................Andria Witmer
Where we are
AVDR is located at 3223 West Avenue N-3, Palmdale, California 93551 - in the Antelope Valley
Heading south from Bakersfield / Tehachapi (Hwy 58) take 14 south. Off at Avenue N, then turn right. Left on 30th Street West and right on Avenue N-3.
From Los Angeles / San Fernando Valley (5 Fwy) take 14 north. Off at Avenue N, then turn left. Left on 30th Street West and right on Avenue N-3.