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

78th Annual Tohono O’odham Nation Rodeo & Fair in Sells, AZ

Rodeo News 11 years ago

For 78 years, the Tohono O’odham Nation Rodeo & Fair has been a popular destination for cowboy and cowgirl rodeo fans...

By Peter Varlet
San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo 2016

Rodeo News 11 years ago

Rodeo is a true Texas tradition, and there are events located throughout the state all year long. However, when the cowboy...

By Peter Varlet
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in Fort Worth, TX

Rodeo News 11 years ago

If you’re a cowboy or cowgirl, you will not want to miss this year’s Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo by...

By Peter Varlet
Barrett-Jackson Bull Riding Challenge 2017

Rodeo News 11 years ago

The Barrett-Jackson Bull Riding Challenge presented by Dirty Money Cattle Company is taking palce January 19-22 at Westworld in Scottsdale, Arizona....

By Peter Varlet
Gilbert Days Rodeo 2015

Rodeo News 11 years ago

Experience the Gilbert Days Rodeo this year in Gilbert starting November 13, 2015. Look for the CLN, Ak-Chin Indian Community &...

By Peter Varlet