Shannon Ihrke

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Model, Horse trainer
Sat Nov 25 2023
By   Prajwol

Shannon Ihrke is an American model who has grabbed the title of the World's Sexiest Military. Ihrke, a former marine sergeant, followed her passion in modeling and now poses for different brands and photographers.

Talk about being versatile, Ihrke is also a certified horse trainer. Shannon's love for horses and pets is all over her Instagram. Let's delve into the life of the Ihrke and see her journey from Marine to Model.

Shannon Ihrke Relationship Status: Is She Dating?

American model Shannon Ihrke's relationship status appears to be single. She dated a guy named Jake in the past but there are no signs that they are still together. Apparently, Shannon broke up with her baby's father.

Shannon Ihrke in a wedding dress.
Shannon Ihrke in a wedding dress. Source: Instagram @shannonihrke

Ihrke is currently flying solo but that does not mean she never got to wear a wedding dress. Shannon looked like a stunning bride when she wore a wedding dress during a bridal modeling photoshoot.

The Marine-Turned-Model, Shannon Ihrke, Is A Mother Of Two

Shannon Ihrke is a proud mother of two daughters named Aryana and Ava. She loves her children and would go to any extent for her children. On August 9, 2023, Ihrke shared a clip of her daughters on Instagram writing; 

For them - I would go through it all over again. I will always choose you two ♥️

Shannon Ihrke with her two daughter Ava and Ary.
Shannon Ihrke with her two daughters Ava and Ary. Source: Instagram @shannonihrke

Ihrke's daughters are 14 months apart. Her eldest child was born in October 2019. She is a huge fan of Spiderman and wants to be a superhero and an astronaut in the future.

As a cowgirl, Shannon is training her young ones to bond with horses. Shannon shared a clip of her youngest child who was born on September 6, 2021, riding and walking their cute pony horse. 

Even at a young age, Ihrke's precious daughters are bilingual. yes, they can speak Spanish too! The former Marine humorously posted a clip of her youngest daughter. While she can accurately count in Spanish, she was wrong in answering what a cow eats.

Shannon Ihrke Bio/Wiki: Age, Parents, & Early Life

Born on 15th August 1989, Shannon Ihrke is currently in her mid-30s in terms of age. She is from Minnesota, United States like Mary Mack. Ihrke was raised by her mother Doreen Sawyer alongside her two brothers.

Shannon Ihrke with her mother Doreen Sawyer and daughter.
Shannon Ihrke with her mother Doreen Sawyer and daughter. Source: Instagram @shannonihrke

Speaking of Shannon's father, he does not appear to be around while she was growing up. Maybe Ihrke's parents parted ways when she was little.

Ihrke's early life was full of struggle. She was juggling between two jobs and attempting to fulfill the demands of schooling. 

Shannon Ihrke's Education

Well, Shannon Ihrke is a beauty with a brain. She has a Bachelor's degree in science from Elmhurst College in Illinois. Before joining Elmhurst College, Ihrke was at St Cloud University for two years.

Shannon Ihrek graduated from Elmhurst College in 2017.
Shannon Ihrek graduated from Elmhurst College in 2017. Source: Instagram @shannonihrke

Additionally, Ihrke attended Minnesota Horse Training Academy and is a certified horse trainer now. Shannon disclosed on Fox News that her college counselor advised her to join the Military for a free ride to college.

Shannon Ihrke's Marine Life

In 2008, Shannon Ihrke joined the US Marine Corps and provided her service for four years. She was just 19 years old when she joined the Military.

Shannon Ihrke in a military uniform.
Shannon Ihrke in a military uniform. Source: Instagram @shannaihrke

When Ihrke approached the recruiter they said that she would not survive the BootCamp. Although the Bootcamp was hard, she loved it. Later the recruiter said he knew from the beginning that Shannon had an Alpha personality.

Shannon worked as an Administrative Specialist in the Corps and climbed up to the rank of Sergeant E5. She says that the Marine Life gave her life a direction.

Marine To Modeling: Shannon Ihrke's Journey To The World's Sexiest Military

Shannon Ihrke realized her passion for modeling during the final six months of her active days in the military. She sent her photo at Maxim's contest named Hometown Hotties. 

Ihrke was selected for the top 10 and did an additional round of photoshoots in Las Vegas. Following the revelation that Shannon was a Military girl, Maxim said they would like to do a special photoshoot with her.

Shannon Ihker is in military uniform for a photoshoot..
Shannon Ihker is in military uniform for a photoshoot. Source: Instagram @shannonihrke 

But Shannon never heard anything from them until her friend told her about being on a Maxim cover. Ihrke shared with Fox News:

“My friend was at the airport and he called me and said, ‘Congratulations on getting the Maxim cover.’ And I was just stunned. I had no idea,"

The World's sexiest military was also featured in Thomas Prusso Military Glamour Calendar 2019. She was posing in Dessert wearing a Military uniform.

Shannon Ihrke Net Worth: Lifestyle & Earnings

Shannon Ihrke has an estimated net worth of $1.5 Million. Despite being a millionaire, she is humble and lives a simple country-girl lifestyle.

Shannon Ihrke having fun with her daughter at beach.
Shannon Ihrke having fun with her daughter at the beach. Source: Instagram @shannonihrke

Ihrke's main source of income is her training horses. Additionally, she earns chunks of money from her modeling career. Shannon's modeling career has allowed her to travel the world and work with various brands and companies like Playboy, Sports Illustrated, and so on.

Involvement In Charity Works 

Although Shannon Ihrke has a bold personality, she is a kind-hearted woman. Ihrke has collaborated with the Chicago Marine Corps Foundation and is involved in several military charities.

The foundation supports giving scholarships to kids who have dads or moms who were wounded or passed away in the military. Even though she left the military, Shannon is still active in some of their work.

Shannon Ihrke Measurements: Plastic Surgeries & Transformation

The World's sexiest model, Shannon is a blondie with a height of 5 ft and 8 inches like Miguel Cazarez Mora. Her normal weight is 58 kg but on June 23, 2023, Ihrke mentioned she gained 10 pounds more and is learning to love her body.

Shannon Ihrke has a body measurement of 36-24-36 inches and is not shy to flaunt her hourglass figure on social media. Ihrke has a cup Size D and wears a dress size of 6(US). According to Celebrity Surgery Icon, the American model has undergone breast augmentation.

Shannon Ihrke's Life Revolves Around Daughter And Pet

Looking at Shannon Ihrke's Instagram with over 130k followers, one can conclude her life revolves around her daughter and pets. Speaking of pets, Shannon has lots of them.

Shanon Ihrke with her pet dog.
Shanon Ihrke with her pet dog. Source: Instagram @shannonihrke

Ihrke has two lovely dogs which are also her first line of defense. They are of breed Rottweiler and Australian Shepherd. Besides dogs, she also introduced her family donkey, Juanita.

As a horse trainer, Shannon has lots of horses. She has a lot of pictures of horse riding and training on her Instagram @shannonihrke

 

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