The Lompoc Valley Riders are a group of horse enthusiasts who seek to promote horsemanship and provide individual and group recreation as well education and a format for all those who appreciate horses.

The Club Sponsors:
 - Trail Rides
 - Potlucks
 - Family Camping Trips
 - Poker Rides
 - Playdays
 - Discounted entries to LVR events
 - All Around Events featuring gymkhana and horse show events
 - Newsletter providing information on local equestrian events
 

Lompoc Valley Riders is one of the oldest formally organized riding clubs in Santa Barbara County. Through the '40s and '50s, some local ranchers and others interested in roping loosely organized "Lompoc Valley Riding and Roping Club." They had events (roping) on the old rodeo ground off of 7th Street (now Crestview Terrace). There was also a sanctioned 4th of July rodeo they hosted. They eventually built an arena on the "J.M." pastures off Highway 1 - and then soon disbanded. Elly Robb recalls, "Though it was named 'Riding and Roping Club,' I don't ever recall even one organized ride- just roping."

Finally in 1965, a group formally organized "Lompoc Valley Riding Club, Inc", to promote horsemanship, horse shows, gymkhanas, and trail riding. The club has been continuously active ever since. There were many years during which the club hosted six very successful horse shows and six gymkhanas, in addition to trail rides. In 1972, the club held the first Competitive Trail Ride. The year 2003 was the 32nd annual CTR. As interests and participation changed, so did LVR. Horse shows and gymkhanas were gradually phased out and LVR focused more on trail rides and campouts. In 1989, LVR hosted the first Poker Ride which was a big hit and continues to be.

LVR has evolved through many transitions and is still evolving and going strong!