August 22, 2010
Ploughing match (1)
Ploughing match (2)
Ploughing match (4)
Ploughing match rules
7. ONE-WAY PLOUGHING – REVERSIBLE PLOUGHS
a. The competitor should make a scratch for his last 15 or 16 furrows whilst openings are being judged (Class 6 only).
After the opening split has been judged, the competitor proceeds to:
b. Plough 8 or 9 furrows towards the lower numbered plot (Class 6 only).
c. Start at the next highest number and complete his ‘butts’ (Class 6 only).
d. Complete the last 15 or 16 furrows (15 furrows – 3 furrow ploughs; 16 furrows – 2 or 4 furrow plough.).
e. Alternate bodies to be used at all times. Each run to be completed before the plough is tumed over.
f. The use of sighting poles at the start of the butts is not allowed.
8. VINTAGE PLOUGHING
a. Plough bodies must be made for the plough at the time of manufacture.
b. Skimmers and tailpieces optional.
c. Tailpieces should not be adapted to manipulate the furrows or scratches.
9. HORSE PLOUGHING
a. Competitors can use one or two horses at the finish.
b. Leading of horses by one assistant is permitted.
c. Horses must not be left unattended on the headland.
d. In general purpose ploughing, all competitors must make a double opening split.

still love this reportage. nice job. r00tt · 2010-08-27: 08:23

nice, no 2 is interesting... :] PawKam · 2010-08-27: 08:33

Great reportage ! Davorka · 2010-08-27: 08:42

#4! hazaj · 2010-08-27: 12:30

Great reportage again! ????? · 2010-08-27: 12:32

Excellent post ! finbarr · 2010-08-27: 17:04

Very informative post. leocheung · 2010-08-28: 07:10

Very informative post. leocheung · 2010-08-28: 07:10

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