Hundreds of acres will be ploughed over the three days with over 300 entrants from all around the country competing in the National Ploughing competition. Alos, 30 competitors from 10 countries around the world will compete in the European Vintage Ploughing Championships.
Of particular interest to spectators will be the horse ploughing.
For a better insight into what is involved the competition and what judges look for, take a look at the above video* featuring an interview David King from Co. Louth.
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He explains what’s involved and why a good horse is essential.
*Filmed at the National Ploughing Championships 2012, New Ross, Co. Wexford.
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Hundreds of acres will be ploughed over the three days with over 300 entrants from all around the country competing in the National Ploughing competition. Alos, 30 competitors from 10 countries around the world will compete in the European Vintage Ploughing Championships.
Of particular interest to spectators will be the horse ploughing.
For a better insight into what is involved the competition and what judges look for, take a look at the above video* featuring an interview David King from Co. Louth.
He explains what’s involved and why a good horse is essential.
*Filmed at the National Ploughing Championships 2012, New Ross, Co. Wexford.
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