Harlee Lawson has had rotten luck when it comes to horses.
The senior at Coconino High School got into the rodeo scene when she was 10 years old and instantly knew it was the life for her. In the time since she started riding horses, she’s lost a handful of them to a variety of circumstances.
Harlee Lawson is a five-time world qualifier for the National Barrel Horse Association.
Harlee Lawson competed in her first rodeo event when she was 12 years old.
Harlee Lawson mounts her horse while riding on rodeo grounds.
Harlee Lawson runs alongside her horse while on rodeo grounds. She will take two horses, Astra and Montana, with her to Snow College in Utah.
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Lawson Signs For Snow College
May 5, 2026
Watched by her parents Mary and Rusty Lawson, Harlee Lawson signs a letter of intent on May 4 at Coconino High School to compete in rodeo at Snow College in Utah.
Lawson Signs For Snow College
May 5, 2026
Watched by her parents Mary and Rusty Lawson, Harlee Lawson signs a letter of intent on May 4 at Coconino High School to compete in rodeo at Snow College in Utah.
Lawson Signs For Snow College
May 5, 2026
Watched by her parents Mary and Rusty Lawson, Harlee Lawson signs a letter of intent on May 4 at Coconino High School to compete in rodeo at Snow College in Utah.
Lawson Signs For Snow College
May 5, 2026
Surrounded by friends, Harlee Lawson puts up an SC for Snow College with her hands on May 4 following a signing ceremony at Coconino High School. Lawson will compete in rodeo for Snow College.
Lawson Signs For Snow College
May 5, 2026
Harlee Lawson reads a speech sharing her gratitude to friends, family and coaches before she signs a letter of intent on May 4 at Coconino High School to compete in rodeo at Snow College in Utah.
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