Valentine's Day Gift Guide at Fort Western Stores

With Valentine's Day quickly approaching Fort Western Stores has put together a gift guide to help you find the perfect gift for those special people in your life. You will find great gifts from American West and Montana Silversmiths for both him and her.

American West® Ladies' Annie's Secret Zip Shoulder Bag
The comfortable and casual style of Annie's Secret Collection is alluring, but the part that you will love is the "secret" zipper compartment. With access from both left and right sides of the handbag, you can stow your valuables or defense weapon in the leather lined pocket at the back of the bag. The bag has both a single main compartment, secret compartment, two inside pouches and an inside zippered compartment with an adjustable shoulder strap. Each handbag is tooled front and back and features a signature keepsake, the American West signature cotton lining, and also includes a protective storage bag. Measures 12 x 7 x 4.5 Imported.

Taylor Brands® Ladies' 3 Hearts CZ Jewelry Set
This ladies' triple heart jewelry set includes a necklace with three silver hearts with clear CZ crystals around the edges and matching earrings that are single hearts. Imported.

Roper® Men's Distressed Brown Rodeo Wallet
This men's wallet is made of genuine leather. It has a croc print on the front and a small concho. It has a place for a checkbook, 6 credit cards lots, and I.D. slot with thumb hole, 2 inside pockets and one back pocket. Imported.

Not sure what to get for your significant other even after browsing the gift guide? A Fort Western Stores gift card is the perfect gift for those hard to buy for people in your life, and they are guaranteed to love it.

Check out our Valentine's Day Gift Guide when you visit Fort Western online today!

Ariat Boots for the Whole Family

Ariat boots are always a favorite among customers. At Fort Western Stores we carry a variety of styles from Ariat, from every day casual western footwear, to work boots for the hardest working cowboys out there. Check out our entire selection online, and enjoy the hand picked selection with this blog.

Ariat® Ladies' Whiplash Boot
Ariat® ladies' whiplash boots are bold performance boots ready to handle any challenge. They have an 11" black ruby shaft with whipstitching at the collar, overlaid detailing, pull straps, black piping and eight row stitch pattern. Made of premium full-grain leather and leather lined, these boots have an ATS® footbed to provide superior stability and cushioning and a Duratread™ outsole that provides maximum wear resistance and flexibility. Square toe and 1 1/2" heel.

Ariat® Men's Quickdraw Mandarin Boots
These Ariat® boots have a premium full grain leather foot and shaft, Ariat® ATS™ technology, leather lining, eight-row stitch pattern, Duratread® outsole, double stitched welt, full vamp and a wide square toe and 1.5" heel. Chocolate elephant print foot with 11" mandarin top. A great performance riding boot with great eye appeal!

Ariat® Kids' Charger Boots - Youth
These kid's cowboy boots are sure to look great on your little cowboy. They have a full-grain leather upper, four-row stitch pattern, reinforced pull holes, exclusive Ariat® Booster Bed and a durable TPR outsole. The height is 8" with a wide square toe.

Our customers love Ariat boots so much, that at least one of them has been inspired to write a whole blog about them. Are Ariats one of your favorites too? Let us know why, and be sure to check out Fort Western Online.

Fort Western's Buyers are Back from The Denver Market!

The Fort Western buyers were in Denver last week for the Denver International Western Apparel and Equipment Market, and they brought back the newest styles and brands to The Fort.

Each year The Fort team visits The Denver Market to explore the latest and greatest western wear, cowboy boots, jewely, saddles and tack, and more. Our buyers saw new product from all of our favorite brands like Ariat, Cinch, Cruel Girl, and Wrangler, as well as new and upcoming brands.

Watch for the new items to appear in our stores, catalogs and on our website throughout the year. Be sure to check our new arrivals section often so that you don't miss anything!

Free PRCA Rodeo Voucher from Fort Western Stores and Wrangler!

It's time to cowboy up for the return of the PRCA Championship Rodeo to the Pershing Center in Lincoln, NE. For two nights only, January 25 - January 26, 2013, see cowboys and cowgirls from around the world compete for the top prize. Better yet, Fort Western Stores and Wrangler want to send you there for FREE!

To receive a voucher just stop by The Fort and spend $50 or more on great fitting, fashion forward Wrangler and 20X western wear. Limited number of vouchers available. See stores for details.

Wear your best patriotic apparel from Wrangler National Patriot on Friday, January 25, for Wrangler National Patriot Night. A portion of proceeds will benefit local military families through the Lincoln Community Foundation's Military Support Fund.

Enjoy watching all of the best rodeo events including Bareback, Tie-Down Roping, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, and nightly Mutton Bustin' for the kids!

The Fort has one of the largest, lowest priced western wear selections in the country. Visit any of The Fort's retail locations in Lincoln, Nebraska City, or Columbus, NE today and save big with our great prices. Offer valid on in-store purchases only.

Congratulations to the December 40th Anniversary Gift Card Winner!

Rita at age 21 with her horse Sherifa, age 4.

Congratulations to Rita Baumgart, the December 2012 winner of Fort Western Stores' 40th Anniversary $400 gift card. Rita received a $400 Fort Western gift card which can be redeemed at Fort Western online, with our catalog or at our Lincoln, Columbus or Nebraska City, NE retail locations.

Clockwise from Left: Rita's son, Erik, at AK-SAR-BEN with Shera, Rita's daughters, Stacie and Stephanie, Rita and Sherifa

Rita and her family call Nebraska home and now spend their time out riding any of their five Arabian horses as often as possible. At one time they bred, raised, and trained horses for show, having as many as 29 horses at one time. Rita is someone who truly adores her horses and counts them as members of the family. Now her time is filled with riding for the sheer joy of it.

"You've got to be kidding me! This is a great way to start the new year."
— Rita, on winning the $400 Gift Card

Stephanie on Sherifa's 30th Birthday

Rita's husband, Roger, and Shera winning at a horse show

Roger and Erik, ready to show Shera

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our 40th Anniversary giveaways! Remember to check back often for new western wear and home decor. Also, be sure to sign up for our email list to always be the first to know about new sales and promotions!

Sherifa and her foal Shera.

After Christmas Sale at Fort Western Stores!

Did Santa miss a few things on your Christmas list? Not to worry, head over to the After Christmas Sale going on December 26, 2012 through January 6, 2013 at all 3 Fort Western Stores locations! Take advantage of huge discounts on Cruel Girl, Wrangler, Ariat, Cowgirl Tuff and more!

Get big savings when you take 10% off all ladies' handbags, men's & ladies' belts, Smoky Mountain Kids' Boots, Outerwear, Rocky & Durango Boots, and Riggs Workwear!

Head over to Fort Western online for full details and even more savings! Don't miss the After Christmas Sale going on at Fort Western in Lincoln, Nebraska City, and our newest location in Columbus.

Save 10% on Breyer Horses and Gifts!

Breyer is known for making "The World's Finest Model Horses", and for a limited time Fort Western Stores is offering 10% Off all Breyer horses and gifts. Welcome any of these beautifully crafted models into your home collection now at the best price this year, including Noche Buena, the 2012 Holiday Horse!

Breyer® Noche Buena 2012 Holiday Horse - 16th In A Collectible Series
Decorated with vibrant red poinsettias and glimmering gems, Noche Buena wears a jeweled saddle resting on a poinsettia pad and gold halter with jeweled details. Poinsettias are traditionally associated with the holidays, and are also called "Flowers of the Holy Night" because of a Mexican legend where a child's Christmas offering of weeds on a church alter blossomed into poinsettias! This hand-decorated holiday horse has "Season's Greetings" printed in gold lettering on his belly. Traditional® Series Model (1:9 scale) 10.5" L x 9" H

Breyer® 2009 Nutcracker Holiday Horse
Visions of sugarplums will dance in your head with such a magnificent holiday horse, bearing symbols of the world-famous Nutcracker ballet. The Nutcracker Prince, stunning in its gold embroidered holiday blanket and matching finery, brings offerings of seasonal delights. 13th in the Holiday Horse Series.

Breyer® Arabian Horse and Rider Gift Set
Limited to 1,500 collectible gift sets, Breyer's Arabian horse model wears ceremonial attire, color-coordinated with his rider's costume. The Bedouin saddle has two pommels, but no stirrups. The saddle blanket, breast collar and bridle are decorated with colorful Bedouin jewelry, gold thread, and hand-tied silken tassels. From such antique splendor emerged today's thrilling Arabian Mounted Native Costume class, introduced decades ago to Arabian horse shows and retained for its authenticity and crowd appeal.

Order by Thursday, December 20, 2012 via Priority, or Friday, December 21, 2012 via Urgent and your packages will make their way to you by Christmas.

Our 10% off sale on Breyer horses and gifts is valid December 16 - 23, 2012. Discount will display in your cart. Shop now through our online store, or visit one of our three retail locations in Lincoln, Nebraska City, and Columbus, NE.