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Frequently Asked QuestionsHere are some questions we are frequently asked, and the answers to them. If your question isn't answered below, please Contact Us. Pete Knight
Did Pete Knight only wear a black hat?No, Pete was often photographed in tan, bone-white and sorrel-brown hats, in addition to the jet-black beaver felt hats he favoured. How often did Pete Knight ride in the Calgary Stampede, and did he always win the bronc-riding event, when he did compete? Pete Knight was scheduled to ride in the Stampede bucking event; he rode in the Stampede parade of 1923, but a spooked horse fell on him, fracturing the rider's leg. With the leg mended by the following year, Pete rode at the Stampede in 1924, and won second-place in the Canadian bucking event, by less than one point behind Prince of Wales Cup winner Pete La Grandeur. In 1925, Pete Knight rode in Calgary, winning first and fourth-place day money on two afternoons of the Stampede. On the Friday afternoon performance, however, Pete lost a stirrup while riding "Grey Ghost", and was disqualified. In 1926, Pete did not ride in Calgary, instead winning the North American bucking event in Winnipeg in the same week that the Stampede was held in Calgary. Pete did get back to Calgary by Friday of that week with other riders of "The Alberta Stampede Company", and participated in the Cowboy Ball held at the Palliser Hotel.
In 1927, Pete Knight won both the North American bucking event, and the Canadian bucking event, both held at the Calgary Stampede. In 1928, Pete won the second-place position in the Canadian bucking event, behind Leo Watrin. In 1929, Pete's riding accomplishment at Calgary included a fourth-place win in the North American bucking event, and second-place in the Canadian bucking event. In 1930, Pete won the Canadian Bucking event (the Prince of Wales cup for the second time), as well as second-place in the North American bucking event. In 1931, Pete rode in both bucking events at the Stampede, but was disqualified in the semi-finals. In the 1932 Calgary Stampede, Pete won Wednesday day-money in the North American bucking event, Thursday day-money in the Canadian bucking event, and ultimately won the North American bucking contest for that year. In 1933, Pete won both the North American bucking event, as well as the Canadian bucking event, thus making the Prince of Wales cup his personal property. In 1934, Pete Knight rode in England with the The last summer that Pete rode in the Calgary Stampede was 1935. After leading section four with Harry Knight, riding down Calgary's avenues, Pete won the day-money on that Monday in the Canadian bucking event, and second day-money later in the week. Did Pete Knight ride "Midnight" at the Calgary Stampede? No, although "Midnight" was featured at the Calgary Stampede in 1924, Pete did
not draw this bucking legend until much later. In 1925, Peter Welsh, founder of
"The Alberta Stampede Company", purchased "Midnight" for $500. "Midnight" was
featured at the Edmonton Stampede in 1925, and again, Pete missed drawing the
horse. Pete Knight's first ride on "Midnight" was a qualified ride at the
Montreal Stampede, held at Delormier Park by "The Alberta Stampede Company" in
October, 1926. Pete rode "Midnight" again in 1930, after winning the Cheyenne
Frontier Days bucking contest, in an exhibition ride that lasted 7 and 1/2
seconds. At that time, "Midnight" was owned by Eddie McCarty and Vern Elliott,
Wyoming stock contractors who featured many of the era's greatest rodeos. Pete
rode "Midnight" once more, before the horse was retired in 1933. "Midnight" was
brought out of retirement the following year; he made the trip to England with
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