People trudged through the mud and rain to compete in the 95th annual Chilliwack Plowing Match on Britton Avenue on Saturday. There were horse-drawn and tractor plow divisions, plus a farrier demonstration.
The competitors are judged on crown, straightness, covering weeds, firmness and packing, and general appearance.
Results from the horse-drawn plows:
Walking plows:1) Adam Degenstein, Armstrong, B.C. • 83 points (also best crown, best going team)2) Phil Rogers, Lillooet, B.C. • 77 points3) Dugan Montjoy, Lillooet, B.C. • 75 point4) Dennis Ryan, Westwold, B.C. • 71 points
Sulky (riding) plows:1) Joyce Marchand, Salmon Arm, B.C. • 82 points
Results from the tractor plows:
Antique:1) Al Pearson, Kelowna, B.C.2) Hunter Ramey, Agassiz, B.C3) Dave Barker, Cawston, B.C
BC Championship: Conventional1) Mike Strotmann, Salmon Arm, B.C2) Pierre Sache, Rosedale, B.C3) Jim Mar, Saanichton, B.C
BC Championship: Reversible1) Francis Sache, Rosedale, B.C
For a video from the competition, click here.