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The Making of a Stetson Cowboy Hat

Stetson has been making legendary hats since 1865. That’s a long time; they have it down to a science. Wouldn’t we all like to know about the process? Wouldn’t it be great to see how they do it? Why, now we can! Watch this video that gives us an inside look inside the factory where […]

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!

F.M. Light Advice: How to Store your Hat for the Winter

With the fast approach of winter, it’s time to switch out your cowboy hat. Your straw hat was perfect for summer’s warm temperatures and hot sun, but it doesn’t keep your head warm when the snow falls. Here are some of our expert tips to store your straw hat for the winter: Clean: It’s vital […]

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 […]

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 […]

Introducing: Bootights – Tights (and Socks!) to Wear with Boots

If you’re a guy, then you won’t understand this. If you’re a woman who doesn’t wear boots, then you won’t understand this. But, if you’re a woman who wears boots with tights, then you’ll absolutely understand and empathize with this product. You know that icky feeling you get when you wear tights with boots and […]

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, […]