Here are four kids from Ohio: Sydney, Jillian, Aidan and Avery. There are a couple things about these kids that we just love. First, they are wearing their cowboy and cowgirl hats. Second, they look so happy to be riding Lightning! Thirdly, they are from Ohio, where F.M. Light and his family was from originally. […]
Today is the anniversary of Johnny Cash’s birth. Born on February 26, 1932, Johnny would have been 81 had he not passed away in 2003. To commemorate his life, we’re sharing one of our favorite songs – The Man in Black. It was so difficult to choose a favorite, considering his incredible talent, but we […]
We are so honored to have received WESA’s Top Hand Award for 2013. The Western and English Sales Association (WESA) organizes trade shows where retailers, manufacturers and sales representatives can conduct business in an atmosphere of fair trade and fellowship. The markets are the world’s largest trade events for the equestrian industry! During this last market, […]
Do you want to win a pair of Cinch Jeans or an autographed Billy Kidd Stetson? All you have to do is tune into KBCR – Big Country Radio and enter to win. It’s pretty simple. Why are we giving away western wear? Here’s the story: Thirty-nine years ago, Billy Kidd, Steamboat’s Director of Skiing […]
Steamboat is a wonderful town. It’s such a beautiful, friendly place that people keep coming back throughout the years. Thus, lasting memories are created. Since we have been in business since 1905, F.M. Light and Sons remains in the minds of many people. Here is one such memory, recalled by a Facebook fan named Linda: […]
Meet Sequoia, or newest Lightning Rider! She traveled all the way from Winter Park, Florida! It looks like she made it just in time the for snow. Thank you so much for sharing your picture. We love to see visitors having a good time with Lightning. Happy December, and yeehaw! Would you like to […]
Merry Christmas from F.M. Light and Sons! You can read the poem yourself, or hear it read aloud by playing the video below. Either way, enjoy this fantastic poem on this Christmas Eve! ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Poem Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not […]
We have a big announcement to make: F.M. Light and Sons has a new owner. Don’t worry, it’s still in the family; Lindsay Dillenbeck represents the 5th generation to own the store! She and her husband, Chris, assumed ownership of the store from her father, Ty, in September. The Steamboat Pilot and Today wrote an […]
Join us in Steamboat Springs for the annual Merry MainStreet Celebration! Saturday, December 14th, 2012. Lincoln Avenue will be closed from 5:30 – 7:30pm for the festivities! Open Houses: Our store will be all decorated up, and our help will be wearing Christmas attire. There will be cookies, beverages, and activities for the kids! Holiday […]
Do you procrastinate until the last minute to buy your Christmas presents? Check out this poem about cowboys that get too busy to do any of their Christmas shopping. Two Weeks -Till Christmas It’s two weeks ‘till Christmas, and you can sure bet, That cowboys have not done their shopping as yet. -Cause time sure […]
