About CLN Author:
Peter Varlet

Author Biography

Peter Varlet’s the cowboy critic you love to hate, until he’s right. Born during a thunderstorm in 1972 in Bismarck, North Dakota, he grew up watching his WWII vet dad battle to save their farm from corporate claws. Now, Peter’s the unapologetic voice of Western culture, with a historian’s grip on America’s past, acknowledging both its heroes and hypocrites.

His truth to power articles are a no-holds-barred zone for rodeo reviews, cowboy movie takedowns, and ranching tricks that work. He’ll tell you why your country singer’s a fraud and how to fix a fence with only baling wire and spite.

Peter despises corporate factory farms taking over and cherishes the DIY grit of real Americans. Politically correct? Nope. Trustworthy? Damn straight. He’s saving the West, one brutal truth at a time.

CLN Stories By Peter Varlet

Linn County Fair and Stampede 2019

Rodeo 7 years ago

When we talk about rodeo action, very few people can meet the enthusiasm and level of the people of Kansas. If...

By Peter Varlet
Santa Barbara Old Spanish Days Stock Horse Show and Rodeo 2019

Rodeo 7 years ago

Ah yes, the Santa Barbara Old Spanish Days Stock Horse Show and Rodeo. It’s finally around the corner again, and there...

By Peter Varlet
Calgary Stampede 2019: World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo

Rodeo 7 years ago

The Calgary Stampede is known as the largest outdoor rodeo event in North America. Held every year in Calgary, Alberta, Canada...

By Peter Varlet
College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) 2019

Rodeo 7 years ago

The College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) takes place at the Casper Events Center from June 9 through June 15 in Casper,...

By Peter Varlet
Tohono O’Odham Nation Rodeo & Fair 2019

Rodeo News 7 years ago

Don’t miss the Tohono O’odham Nation Rodeo’s 81st year in Sells, AZ. Taking place from February 1st to the 3rd, this...

By Peter Varlet