Roy Manns of Firdale uprights his plow as Jim Scott of Morden arrives to offer his aid.
Photo: Sandy Black
Art Gibson of Neepawa stood behind 12-year-old Justin McKee of Minnedosa in the junior sulky class to offer the young competitor his advice.
Photo: Sandy Black
Plowing judge John Semple of Alexander examines a competitor’s crown.
Photo: Sandy Black
Bill Nichol of Darlingford and his nephew Chase have a bite to eat in the field.
Photo: Sandy Black
After being postponed the weekend of Sept. 23 and 24, the Manitoba Provincial Plowing Association held its annual championship Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 north of Carberry on Paul Addrianson’s property.
Freelance photographer Sandy Black was in attendance to document the event, sponsored by the plowing association and Carberry Agricultural Society, which attracted entrants from 12 years of age to over 70.
Seven teams of horses and four tractors competed over the course of the weekend, with the winner of the tractor event being awarded a trip to the national event next year. The results are:
Senior Sulky (Horse)
- Johan Hildebrand, Steinbach
- Bruce Gilmore, Kelwood
- Art Gibson, Neepawa
Novice Sulky
- Jim Scott, Morden
- Roy Manns, Firdale
Junior Sulky
- Justin McKee, Minnedosa
Vintage Tractor
- Cory Christison, Brandon
Conventional Tractor
- Tom Ryall, Rivers
- Bill Turner, Boissevain
- Sandy Donald, Alexander
