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

College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) 2015

Rodeo News 10 years ago

The CNFR College National Finals Rodeo is considered to be similar to the "Rose Bowl" of Western sporting events. Learn about...

By Peter Varlet
2014 PBR Touring Pro Division in Prescott, Arizona

Rodeo News 11 years ago

CLN, Ak-Chin Indian Community and Earnhardt Auto road team was on the scene on May 17, 2014 for bull riding at...

By Peter Varlet
Miss Rodeo New Mexico 2014 Alexandria Tapia

Rodeo Royalty 11 years ago

Alexandria Tapia from Santa Fe New Mexico was crowned as Miss Rodeo New Mexico 2014 at the Clovis Rodeo last June....

By Peter Varlet
Miss Rodeo Utah 2014 Brandy Mortensen

Rodeo Royalty 11 years ago

Brandy Mortensen is not the average young lady from Springville, Utah. She is now Miss Rodeo Utah 2014 and is hitting...

By Peter Varlet
Miss Rodeo California 2014 Ondrea Edwards

Rodeo Royalty 11 years ago

From Yosemite to the Pageant stage the 23 year old Miss Ondrea Edwards was crowned Miss Rodeo California 2014. Learn more...

By Peter Varlet