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

66th Annual Mid-Winter Fair and PRCA Rodeo

Rodeo News 8 years ago

The Frontier Rodeo Company brings rodeo fans the 66th annual Lafayette Fair and Rodeo from January 11 to January 14, 2018...

By Peter Varlet
CINCH Boyd Gaming Chute-Out Rodeo Las Vegas 2017

Rodeo News 8 years ago

If you'll be in Las Vegas for NFR, be sure to make time to stop by the CINCH Boyd Gaming Chute-Out...

By Peter Varlet
Stetson Country Christmas at Sands Expo during Wrangler NFR 2017

Rodeo News 9 years ago

Along with all the rodeo fun at the WNFR, Las Vegas visitors have got to stop by the Stetson Country Christmas...

By Peter Varlet
PRCA Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo 2017

Rodeo News 9 years ago

Heber City, Utah brings rodeo fans the PRCA Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo, November 2-4. Come kick up some dust with us!

By Peter Varlet
PBR Velocity Tour: Ak-Chin Tucson Clash 2017

Bull Riding 9 years ago

Arizona bull riding fans, get ready for some fun! The PBR Velocity Tour: Ak-Chin Tucson Clash comes to town October 21-22!

By Peter Varlet