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

Characters of the Wild West: Wyatt Earp

Country Living 6 years ago

Today, we want to highlight a special character of the Wild West, Wyatt Earp. Wyatt Earp is a household name, but...

By Peter Varlet
Horse Care 101: Grooming

Country Lifestyles 6 years ago

Whether you are new to the horse world or not, it’s important to understand the basics of horse care and today...

By Peter Varlet
Wickenburg Western Days Rodeo 2021

Rodeo 6 years ago

Wickenburg, Arizona, a modern town with an abundant historical past is proud to welcome you to the Wickenburg Western Days Rodeo...

By Peter Varlet
Blackhills Stock Show & Rodeo 2021

Rodeo 6 years ago

The time has come again for the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo® in Rapid City, South Dakota from January 29-February...

By Peter Varlet
Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo 2021

Rodeo 6 years ago

The Sandhills Stock Show and Rodeo is coming back to Odessa, Texas, for another year of fun and excitement. Beginning January...

By Peter Varlet