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

History of the Annual Navajo Council Trail Ride

Native American Culture 5 years ago

As with everything else in the Navajo Nation, the Annual Navajo Council Trail Ride is rich in Navajo history. The trail...

By Peter Varlet
History & Evolution of the World’s Oldest Rodeo: Payson Pro Rodeo

Rodeo News 5 years ago

From a population of 42 “Green Valley” grew into Payson and in 1884 it became the home of Rodeo, today, the...

By Peter Varlet
AQHA Youth World Championship Show 2021

Country Lifestyles 5 years ago

The AQHA Youth World Championship is right around the corner! Taking place at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, it’s...

By Peter Varlet
The Life of a Navajo Bull Rider

Bull Riding 5 years ago

It’s always an honor to be able to learn about the life accomplishments of a rodeo athlete. Today, we have a...

By Peter Varlet
Prescott Frontier Days 2021: World’s Oldest Rodeo

Rodeo News 5 years ago

If you’re trying to decide what to do for the 4th of July weekend, we know the place to be! Prescott...

By Peter Varlet