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

Miss Rodeo Utah 2014 Brandy Mortensen

Rodeo Royalty 12 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 12 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
Miss Rodeo Arizona 2013 Brittney Truman

Rodeo Royalty 12 years ago

Brittney Truman is a born and raised Arizona native who now resides in the town of Marana. Brittney will hold her...

By Peter Varlet
2013 State Rodeo Queen Roster

Rodeo Royalty 14 years ago

This years 2013 Rodeo Royalty Roster. Rodeo Queens are not just a cowgirl with a crown, each are skilled and knowledgeable...

By Peter Varlet