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Ploughing
Ploughing site provided by kind permission of R&G Bett Ltd

Ploughing Commences at 9.30am and finishes by 14.00hrs

The presentation of cups and prizes will take place at the ploughing site, approximately 2.30pm.

Chief steward: R Bett Stewards: G. Moses A.Sheldon

Ploughing Judges
G. Bartle G.Morley M.Osbourne I.Montgomerie
J. Plowright B.Vincent S.Forrester

Any questions please contact Ploughing Steward Mr R Bett 07903 010773 or contact
info@thecollinghamshow.co.uk . If it is necessary to limit numbers, this will be done on a first come first served basis.

Horse Ploughing Rules

  1. All ploughmen shall best plough a quarter of an acre of land not less than 5 inches deep with a pair of horses and one driver, within four and a half hours.

  2. Each ploughman will be allowed the use of two wads only, with assistance to set them and pick them up. Competitors may have the assistance of a leader until four top rounds are completed. No other assistance will be allowed during the match. They must be set to one ridge, show four top rounds and finish one furrow.  

  3. Ploughmen to be at the plough field by 9am to obtain plot numbers and start ploughing at 9.30am sharp, finish four top rounds by 11am, complete work by 2pm, or competitor will be disqualified.

  4. In the event of any dispute the matter will be referred to the Objections committee and their decision shall be  final. The objector shall deposit £5 with the Stewards which shall be forfeited to the funds in case the objection shall be held to be frivolous.

  5. Any adjustment made by, or at the suggestion of, any person other than the competitor during the course of the competition will result in immediate disqualification.

  6. No extension time allowed.

Open Tractor Ploughing Rules

  1. Ploughmen in all classes to be at the field by 9am to start ploughing at 9.30am. All ploughmen to be finished by 1.30pm.

  2. Ploughmen to plough as per catalogue number

  3. Each competitor will be allowed the use of three wads only with one assistant to set them and pick them up. No other assistance will be allowed during the match.

  4. All competitors to open ridge and plough 11 or 12 seams around the rig.

  5. Depth in classes 2 and 3 must be a minimum of 8 inches and in Classes 4,5,6,7 minimum of 6 inches. Failure to plough the specified depth will be penalised at 25 points per half inch below specified depth.

  6. No rolling of opening splits allowed.

  7. Headlands will be chipped out and competitors set in and take out this mark. Judges will be instructed to take special note.

  8.  In the event of any dispute the matter will be referred to the Objections committee and their decision shall be  final. The objector shall deposit £5 with the Stewards which shall be forfeited to the funds in case the objection shall be held to be frivolous.

  9. No attachments to plough allowed except in the Class specified.

  10. Any adjustments made by or at the suggestion of any persons other than the competitor will result in immediate disqualification.  

The Society, its Officers or Servants, shall not be responsible for any accident, damage or loss, however caused, that may occur to any exhibitor or his servant, or, to any animal, article, or property brought into the Showground, or, while entering or leaving or being carried into or out of the said Showground. Each exhibitor shall be solely responsible for any loss, injury or damage that may be done to or occasioned by, or arising from any animal, article, or property exhibited or brought onto the Showground by him, he shall indemnify and hold harmless the Society from and against actions, suits, expenses and claims on account of or in respect of any such damage or injury which may be caused or occasioned. It is therefore recommended that exhibitors insure against fire and such liabilities as the exhibitor May occur under the Show’s Regulations.

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