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Inspired by the bucolic countrysides of old world cultures and the rugged frontiers of the American West, Street to Stable celebrates the nostalgia originating with our rural heritages by sharing the stories behind the artisans, traditions, activities and artifacts that shaped our history and serve as the foundation of today’s society. Unearth the incomparable writings of K. M. Thornton about Shannon and her Legacy.
Western Horseman congratulates Shannon Lawlor as the 2023 Best of the Western Horseman runner up in the Best of Artists category. “Your hard work, dedication and determination has earned you this honor, and we are proud to recognize you with this outstanding achievement.”
The iconic magazines goal is to bring awareness and celebration to brands and industry icons who are dedicated to keeping the Western way of life alive and thriving. With close to 70,000 votes cast across 28 categories, Shannon Lawlor rose to the top in the Best of Western Horseman Awards, with a respectful nod deemed to first place artist, Tim Cox.
Since 1936, Western Horseman has celebrated authenticity, cowboy spirit and the Western way of life. It is because of people like Shannon that Western Horseman has been able to carry on their mission for 87 years and counting.
The Friend of the NYCHA is awarded to donors and supporters of the National Youth Cutting Horse Association who have made a significant financial or personal contribution to the association. This award is given annually during the NYCHA awards banquet to youth supporters who have exhibited a long-term commitment to the success of the youth program. The honoree must contribute to NYCHA at a national level that potentially benefits all youth members. Award recipients are nominated by fellow members of the NCHA before undergoing review by NCHA Staff. Shannon is the proud recipient of the 2023 Friends of the NYCHA Award.
As a proud sponsor of the National Reined Cow Horse Association, Shannon created the original painting ‘JAQUIMA’ for the NRCHA. The original was auctioned off at the NRCHA Stallion Stakes, Hall of Fame banquet in Las Vegas, NV in March, 2023. With a hammer price of $12,500 all proceeds went to support the NRCHA Youth for their upcoming Scholarships & Activities. This photograph says it all!
FUNDS RAISED FOR NCHA YOUTH – WESTERN BLOODSTOCK LTD.
During the 2022 NCHA World Championship Futurity in Fort Worth Texas, the National Cutting Horse Association created a unique opportunity to acquire the experience of having your own custom painting created by Shannon Lawlor. Dec 7, Shannon Lawlor along with several members of the NYCHA, presented Lot #1 at the Western Bloodstock Horse Sale, and celebrated with the hammer price of $13,500 with 100% of the proceeds going to the National Youth Cutting Horse Association. Going forward we will be sharing the lucky bidder of the commission painting along with details of the projects evolution. THANK YOU to everyone who bid and participated in this successful fundraising event.
