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For several years now I have been engrossed in furthering my natural connection with all species of
animals through formal education in several holistic modalities. In early 2006 I began learning about and
training with Christina to practice the Natural Equine Trim Methodology. Together we converted my two
trail horses, Calvin and Owen to the barefoot lifestyle and their feet have never looked better! For over
a year now we have been trimming professionally and our clientele continues to grow.
In early 2009 I became a Certified Small Animal Acupressure Practitioner after completing my
training at Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute (TAAI) which is based in Larkspur, Colorado. This is a
comprehensive 330 Learning Unit program, or 164 Continuing Education Hours through the National
Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work (NCBTMB). In July of 2009 I obtained my
dual acupressure certification via my completion of the Equine Acupressure Practitioner Certification
Program at TAAI. My next step is to begin the process to become Nationally Certified through
The National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM).
As an elective for my acupressure courses, I became introduced to the amazing world of Flower
Essences. I have been so enthralled that I am working to achieve a Flower Essences for Animals
Practitioner Certification through Spirit-in-Nature Essences.
Additionally, I am a NJ State Certified Animal Control Officer, I run a small natural horse boarding
facility, I have vet assistant experience, I am certified in animal CPR and first aid through the
American Red Cross and just this past fall I became a Distributor for an all-natural Animal
Supplement product line. All of these endeavors were chosen to underscore my volunteer efforts in
animal rescue/rehabilitation through organizations like Rawhide Rescue and All For Loosey.
animals through formal education in several holistic modalities. In early 2006 I began learning about and
training with Christina to practice the Natural Equine Trim Methodology. Together we converted my two
trail horses, Calvin and Owen to the barefoot lifestyle and their feet have never looked better! For over
a year now we have been trimming professionally and our clientele continues to grow.
In early 2009 I became a Certified Small Animal Acupressure Practitioner after completing my
training at Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute (TAAI) which is based in Larkspur, Colorado. This is a
comprehensive 330 Learning Unit program, or 164 Continuing Education Hours through the National
Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work (NCBTMB). In July of 2009 I obtained my
dual acupressure certification via my completion of the Equine Acupressure Practitioner Certification
Program at TAAI. My next step is to begin the process to become Nationally Certified through
The National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM).
As an elective for my acupressure courses, I became introduced to the amazing world of Flower
Essences. I have been so enthralled that I am working to achieve a Flower Essences for Animals
Practitioner Certification through Spirit-in-Nature Essences.
Additionally, I am a NJ State Certified Animal Control Officer, I run a small natural horse boarding
facility, I have vet assistant experience, I am certified in animal CPR and first aid through the
American Red Cross and just this past fall I became a Distributor for an all-natural Animal
Supplement product line. All of these endeavors were chosen to underscore my volunteer efforts in
animal rescue/rehabilitation through organizations like Rawhide Rescue and All For Loosey.
Kris Smalley,
President and Founder of, "No Horsing Around, LLC"
President and Founder of, "No Horsing Around, LLC"
I am a 2003 graduate of Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ with a B.S. in Equine Studies and I
have been studying the Natural Trim since 2000. I learned the basics of the trim from Marjorie Smith
(www.barefoothorse.com) and have been studying and trimming ever since.
I currently own two horses, Tashanne and Nim. Tashanne is a 21 year old Half Arab Mare and Nim is a
14 year old Standardbred mare. Both horses are barefoot and live out 24/7 on our working hay farm in
Pittstown, NJ: www.tridalefarmnj.com
In 2006, I became certified in Canine Massage from the well-known "Pet Massage, LTD" school
developed by Jonathan Rudinger, RN, LMT. The school is based in Toledo, OH and is a member of
The International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork. Check out the school's website at
www.petmassage.com
have been studying the Natural Trim since 2000. I learned the basics of the trim from Marjorie Smith
(www.barefoothorse.com) and have been studying and trimming ever since.
I currently own two horses, Tashanne and Nim. Tashanne is a 21 year old Half Arab Mare and Nim is a
14 year old Standardbred mare. Both horses are barefoot and live out 24/7 on our working hay farm in
Pittstown, NJ: www.tridalefarmnj.com
In 2006, I became certified in Canine Massage from the well-known "Pet Massage, LTD" school
developed by Jonathan Rudinger, RN, LMT. The school is based in Toledo, OH and is a member of
The International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork. Check out the school's website at
www.petmassage.com
Christina Knispel
Natural Equine Hoof Trimming Consultant
Natural Equine Hoof Trimming Consultant
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