I grew up in Arizona and am a University of Arizona alumni, receiving all my education in the wonderful state of Arizona. Although not being considered a true native since I was born out of state, I still consider Arizona the only place I would want to live. I grew up riding with my first experience being at age three and my first horse show was at age eight. I got my first reiner at age 12, who was not very good! I showed pleasure horses, halter, english and trail. Deciding to try something different, I was crowned Tucson Rodeo Queen in 1991 and Turquoise Circuit Queen in 1992. I was elected to the Tucson Rodeo Board of Directors in 1992 and worked on the Publicity and Promotion Committee for five years. From 1985 till 2000 I worked for Eagle Milling Company as a purchasing agent, retail store manager and corporate account manager. I received my Arizona Real Estate License in the spring of 1998.
In 1996 I married Al Kuenzli who told me that I needed a real horse and purchased the first of many "real" reiners. In 2000 I won my first Lawson Bronze in a $2000 added Non-Pro Futurity. Starting in 2000 I donated my time to judge the local jackpots and decided to pursue an NRHA judges card in 2002.
My first assignment was a $2000 added Futurity and Derby in Utah, since then I have been to Nevada, Idaho, Ohio, California, Washington, Missouri and Georgia. When not judging in 2002 to 2005 I ran my own wine brokerage. Some of the labels I represented are Peachy Canyon, Tobin James, L'Aventure, and Mustard Creek.
I am now devoting my full time to real estate, specializing in fine homes and horse property in the North Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Rio Verde and Carefree areas.

Tina