Tag Archives: western wear

Felt or Straw?

“In a cowboy hat, you become a cowboy – walking a little taller and striding with confidence as others acknowledge the Western aura about you,” writes Jim Arndt in How to be a Cowboy. There are straw cowboy hats and felt cowboy hats and everything in between. But, when do you wear what? Here’s your […]

Black Friday Sale: Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off

Black Friday is traditionally a day to discover amazing sales. This year is no different. We thought you should get great deals on the western wear you love. 4 Day Black Friday Sale Buy 1 item, 2nd item 50% Off!* Friday, November 29rd – Monday, December 2nd *Second item of equal or lesser value View […]

6th Generation Family of F.M. Light and Sons

A Family Tradition: The 6th Generation Earlier this year, we were able record a moment in history. We filmed a video in F.M. Light and Sons featuring the 6th generation of the Light family. Yes, you heard that correctly. Jeremiah, Simonne and Ethan are the Great-Great-Great grandchildren of Francis Marion Light. We’re  sure that Frank […]

A Visit to F.M. Light & Sons – Western Wear from a Photographers' Perspective

We love it when people enjoy our store. We work hard to make F.M. Light and Sons a fun place to be – a place where folks can relax and step back into a different way of life. A place where you’re sure to receive a smile, smell rich leather and denim mixing into a […]

Lightning Riders from Ohio

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. […]

F.M. Light and Sons Around the World: Lander, WY

We love to see where our customers and friends are from. We love hearing from you all so much that we’ve dedicated pages on our website to showcase the pictures we receive. One of these of course, include our famous horse, Lightning. The other shows the travels and lives of our customers in our Around […]

$50 Off Old Gringo Boots – March 8-9th

Join us Friday, March 8 from 4-8 pm, and Saturday, March 9 from 10-6pm to see an exclusive collection of 75 new boot styles that you have never seen. Old Gringo is a trend-setting company. Their handcrafted, unique boots are works of art that you will treasure for a lifetime. Representative and expert boot fitter […]

A Western Wear Event: Old Gringo Trunk Show

What is a trunk show? Why did we start doing them with the Old Gringo boot company? Why should you attend? Instead of trying to explain (and since it’s way more fun), we’ll just show you this video with F.M. Light and Sons’ Del Lockhart and Old Gringo’s Buz Richmond. This interview took place on […]

Cowboy Boots for Kids: Durable, Stylish and Affordable

You love western wear; you have since you were a child. Cowboy boots were your childhood staple shoe, to be worn with sweatpants, skirts, jeans, shorts and cargo pants. Now, a generation later, your children feel the same way about the quintessential cowboy item: the cowboy boot. These boots from Smoky Mountain Boots are perfect […]

Western Wear: Exciting New Cowboy Boots and Clothing

The process involved in choosing the right products in our store is very intriguing. The first step in the process is the Denver Buying Show. The January show features western wear – so this is an obvious opportunity for us to find exactly what we need. We took pictures of our last show so that […]