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

PBR BFTS: Professional Bull Riders Badboy Mowdown 2018

Bull Riding 8 years ago

For cowboys and cowgirls in Arkansas who love to witness some great bull riding, there’s no better place to be than...

By Peter Varlet
High Desert Stampede 2018

Rodeo News 8 years ago

If you're not at the High Desert Stampede in Redmond, Oregon on March 30-31, you will miss some of the greatest...

By Peter Varlet
89th Annual Buckeye Helzapoppin’ PRCA Rodeo

Rodeo News 8 years ago

If you live in Arizona, you already know that the 89th Annual PRCA Helzapoppin' Buckeye Rodeo is not one to miss!...

By Peter Varlet
San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo 2018

Rodeo News 8 years ago

First held in 1934, the San Angelo Rodeo is one of the most beloved rodeos in Texas. A favorite of Lone...

By Peter Varlet
Bismarck PRCA Championship Rodeo 2018

Rodeo News 8 years ago

The Bismarck Rodeo will be held in Bismarck, North Dakota, at the Bismarck Civic Center February 2-3, 2018! Join us for...

By Peter Varlet