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

Protect Our West: Controlled Burns vs Wildfires

Country Living 9 years ago

Learn more about the differences between wildfires and controlled burning, as we stand along side the Protect our West campaign.

By Peter Varlet
82nd Annual Oakley Rodeo and 4th Of July Celebration

Rodeo News 9 years ago

Fourth of July weekend in Utah means it's time for the 82nd Annual Oakley Rodeo and 4th of July Celebration! Come...

By Peter Varlet
Navajo Nation 4th of July Celebration and PRCA Rodeo 2017

Rodeo News 9 years ago

Window Rock, Arizona brings you the 2017 Navajo Nation 4th of July Celebration and PRCA Rodeo! Do't miss the exciting action!

By Peter Varlet
Rodeo De Santa Fe Community Outreach Gives Back to New Mexico

Rodeo News 9 years ago

This year's Rodeo de Santa Fe, one of the top 60 PRCA Rodeos, happens from June 21st through June 24th, 2017...

By Peter Varlet
68th Annual Taylor Rodeo in Taylor, Texas

Rodeo News 9 years ago

Taylor, Texas celebrates the heritage of the American Cowboy and the tradition of the Wild West by hosting the annual Taylor...

By Peter Varlet