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Winston Churchill Horse Quote

Winston Churchill knew what he was talking about when he said: “No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.” Don’t you agree? Tell us your experiences with horses in the comments below; we’d love to hear!

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Western Wear: Vintage Advertisements from F.M. Light and Sons

The past is so interesting. Whenever I’m feeling a bit nostalgic, I search through the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection. In the early days, the paper to read was the Routt County Sentinel. You can browse through it to your hearts content in the comfort of your home. I enjoy searching for F.M. Light and Sons, […]

Newest Lightning Rider from F.M. Light and Sons

Introducing the newest Lightning Rider: Victoria! We’re glad you enjoyed your ride on Lightning, Victoria. Thank you so much for sending us your picture – we appreciate it! Hope you had a great weekend in Steamboat over Labor Day weekend! Do you have a picture to share? Share below and you’ll be added to our […]

Cowboys & Indians Photo Shoot

Who doesn’t love a look behind-the-scenes? We’re a fan of being in the know. So we figured you would be, too. Cowboys & Indians Magazine gave us a sneak preview of their fall fashion photo shoot. It’s full of cowboy hats, turquoise jewelry, broom skirts, leather, gorgeous cowboy boots and glamorous cowboys and cowgirls. All […]