Howard County OKs Conditional Use Permit for Donaldsons' horse-training facility

May 27, 2025

The county approved Conditional Use Permit 2025-18 allowing Adam and Linna Dee Donaldson to operate a horse training facility with up to 30 head of livestock, dust-control vegetation and a one-year renewable permit.

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Howard County commissioners closed a public hearing May 27 and unanimously approved Conditional Use Permit 2025-18 for a horse training facility to be operated by Adam and Linna Dee Donaldson on land currently owned by Eric Blase. Planning & Zoning Administrator Cherri Klinginsmith said the permit allows up to 30 head of livestock at one time and includes a condition requiring vegetation to control dust. The permit was approved with a one-year renewable duration, and the Donaldsons indicated they plan to live in the existing structure and add indoor and outdoor arenas.

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