Author Archives: Chris

F.M. Light and Sons: Men's Journal Approved

F.M. Light and Sons has been officially approved by Men’s Journal. Here is an excerpt from their article, MJ Approved: Travel: A Genuine Cowboy Mountain Town: “Downtown, with its century-old red-brick buildings, has an old-school soda fountain (complete with cream sodas and a jukebox) and shops like F.M. Light & Sons, a 100-year-old Western-wear store […]

1st Annual Scare-N-The-Boat Costume Contest

Happy Halloween! We’re excited for October 31st. It’s always so festive with goblins, ghosts, superheroes and princesses roaming Main Street. There are always so many costumes, and so much work gets put into them. This creates the perfect opportunity for some fun and games with a little contest! Join KBCR and 1230 The Boat Halloween night […]

Stetson Hat Drawing Winner!

This summer we worked with Stetson Hat company to offer a drawing to our customers. The winner of the drawing would receive a free Stetson. The winner was: John Fisher! You may recognize him, because he is one of two band-members of the country music group, The Yampa Valley Boys. We are huge fans of […]

Johnson & Held Buckles – Feature in Cowboys & Indians Magazine

A brand we carry here at F.M. Light and Sons was featured in the latest issue of Cowboys & Indians Magazine. We’re huge fans of Johnson and Held; they create absolutely stunning buckles that are handmade using many different types of precious stones inlaid in metal (learn more about Johnson and Held). Pictured here is […]

Meet Big Jake: The World's Tallest Horse

Yes, Jake is a big horse. But, just how big is he? Watch the video below to hear about this magnificent animal:   Here are his stats: Age: 11 Years Type: Belgian Gelding Height: 82.75 inches, that’s 6.89 feet! Weight: 2600lbs. Temperament: Jokester Diet: 1 1/2 bales of hay, 40 quarts of oats per day, […]

Boot Dazzles® from F.M. Light for Cowboy Boots

Have you ever wanted to jazz up your boots for a special occasion? Or, you just want to change your look for a day? Well, we’ve got the solution. They’re called BootDazzles®, and we love ’em! Here’s the scoop: Boot Dazzles®  are a decorative trim made with beads and feathers that come in all different […]

The Code F.M. Light’s Lives By: The Code of the West

Everyone has a code they live by, whether they know it or not. We came across this and realized that it captured our view toward life pretty darn well. So, here’s to the cowboy way here at F.M. Light and Sons! “Live each day with courage. Take pride in your work. Always finish what you […]

The Lone Ranger: First Official Trailer!

If you’re a fan of westerns, then you’ll love this: The first official trailer for The Lone Ranger has been released! Good westerns are few and far between these days. So when I saw the trailer for this epic, my western-loving nature jumped for joy. Johnny Depp portrays Tonto, and Armie Hammer dons the mask. […]

Great Forgery Chase at F.M. Light and Sons in Steamboat Springs, CO

A forgery. Six-shooters. A chase. Yes, these are all elements of the story I’m about to tell. After all, F.M. Light and Sons was started in 1905; that was when the West was still a bit wild. It was a day just like any other in Steamboat Springs, CO. But, for the two sons of […]

F.M. Light on Pinterest: Delicious Vittles

It’s beginning to feel a bit chilly outside. And, when it starts to get colder, my thoughts begin to turn to the stove and all the delicious food I can now concoct now that I won’t cook my own hide in the summer’s heat. We’ve been collecting recipes that best represent the western lifestyle; vittles […]