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Planning commission approves Hoofprints Equine Therapy conditional-use permit in Valley

3613335 · May 29, 2025
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Summary

The Coconino County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional-use permit for Hoofprints Equine Therapy, a small equine-assisted learning and therapy operation on two parcels in Valley, after staff presentation and unanimous commissioner support.

The Coconino County Planning and Zoning Commission on April 30 approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) CP 25‑11 to allow Hoofprints Equine Therapy to operate on two parcels totaling about 2 acres on South Sierra Drive in Valley.

The permit, requested by applicant Abigail Joseph Williams, authorizes equine-assisted learning and therapy (defined in county code as equestrian centers, stables and riding academies) to begin with two to three clients per week and grow to as many as 10–15 clients. County staff presented the proposal and recommended approval with conditions.

The permit matters locally because it allows a small, therapy-oriented business in a residential zoning district while establishing limits intended to reduce neighborhood impacts. The applicant told the…

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