Author Archives: Chris

How to Shop for a Hat: From Stetson

This video from Stetson has some great advice: Our favorite piece of advice is to wear your hat like you own it. Hats are a statement, and should be proud to wear one! Don’t let it wear you – be comfortable. If you have any questions, or you are interested in finding the perfect cowboy […]

History: Making a Stetson (a/k/a Birth of a Hat) Rare Film

Learn how a Stetson hat is made from a silent-era film! This footage (from 1935) was found by this YouTube user on eBay. It is almost identical to a c. 1920’s film called “Birth of a Hat.“ It shows the creation of a Stetson hat, and gives us a view of a factory! What a […]

Steamboat in the Summer: Look for the F.M. Light Sign!

In Colorado, there is a place… …a place to escape, a place to explore, and a place to live. Watch for the F.M. Light & Sons banner at the rodeo fifteen seconds into the video! We’re so blessed to live in this beautiful state and this exceptional town. Here’s to Steamboat Springs, CO – the […]

New Stylish Lightning Rider from F.M. Light and Sons

Thank you so much for sharing your photo with us. We absolutely love to see that kids enjoy Lightning! Did you know we have a full gallery of Lightning Riders? Click here to see it!  Do you have a picture on Lightning? Share it with us, and we’ll feature you in our newsletter or website! […]

F.M. Light Laugh for the Day | Herding Cats

When life is especially difficult, think of how hard it would be to herd cats, and be thankful for your lot. Someone has to do it, some enjoy it – but it sure is a hard life! We all need to laugh – in fact, it’s good to laugh every day. So, in lieu of […]

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Cowboy Boots – The Purpose of Western Garb

Item 3: Cowboy Boots Slouched, thick-leathered boots that are coated in dust as if they’ve seen more than a few miles signal that the wearer is a true cowboy. While many of us wear our boots for fashion, cowboy boots were originally designed wholly for their function. The boots of today with the plethora of different leathers, stitching, […]

F.M Light Weekend Movie: Watch The Shadow Riders with Tom Selleck and Sam Elliott

We’re huge Tom Selleck and Sam Elliott fans at F.M. Light. They are the perfect cowboys, and every movie they’re in makes you feel as if you’ve stepped out of modern life and into the dusty streets of a wild west town. Here’s our selection for a weekend movie: The Shadow Riders. After filming the […]

F.M. Light News: Danica Patrick in Old Gringo with Miranda Lambert

News: Danica Patrick wears Old Gringo in Miranda Lambert’s new music video! in the video, they’re wearing boots. They’re the Mini Belinda boots by Old Gringo. She loved wearing them in the music video so much, that she couldn’t go home without them! Are you interested in a pair of Old Gringo’s? Use the form below […]

Whisper Code for the Week | 10% off all Levi Jeans at F.M. Light and Sons

Yep, you heard it right. This week’s Whisper Code is a good one (but then again, when isn’t it?). 10% off any pair of Levi jeans. Come in or give us a call and mention the code “Red Label.”

Happy Birthday to Colorado from F.M. Light and Sons

We are so blessed to live where we live. Colorado is a beautiful, prosperous state. Today is Colorado’s birthday, so to celebrate we’re going to share some interesting facts: Colorado’s name came from the Colorado River, which the Spanish explorers named Rio Colorado because of its red color. Colorado is called the “Centennial State” because […]