2022 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo – Plowing Results – Day 1

Provided by the Ontario Plowmen’s Association
2022 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo – Plowing Results – Day 1

Kemptville, ON, September 22, 2022 – The 2022 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) hosted by the United Counties of Leeds-Grenville on Kemptville, ON, opened to an eager crowd not deterred by the weather on Tuesday the 20th. Visitors enjoyed the opening parade and welcome ceremonies Wednesday morning, with greetings from provincial politicians and the IPM and Ontario Plowmen’s Association dignitaries.

The 2022 IPM features a 100-acre Tented City with over 500 vendors and exhibitors including agricultural, antique & historical displays. Visitors are enjoying new farming exhibits and shows Hydro One Education Centre with something fun and engaging for kids of all ages and the Harvex Farming for the Future tent features the Tailgate Talks speaker series at 11am and 2pm daily.

The BMO Bank of Montreal Plowing Competition got underway on opening day as well.

Results From Day 1 are as follows:

Class 1 Group 1 – Horse & Mule Plowing, Jointer Plows
1 Brad Linton     Roseneath
2 Eric Linton      Stirling

Class 1 Group 2 – Horse & Mule Plowing, Jointer Plows
1 Samuel Bourgon      St. Isidore
2 Stephane Bourgon      St. Isidore

Class 1 Group 3 – Horses & Mule Plowing, Sulky Plows
1 Kim Hadwen      Belleville
2 Steven Bickle      Bobcaygeon

Class 1 Group 4 – Horse & Mule Plowing, Sulky Plows, First Time Plowers
1 Glenn Conway      Chute A Blondeau
2 Ezra Miller      Williamsford

Class 2 Group 1 – Tractors, 2 Furrows, Plowers 10-15 yrs
1 Sam Grant      Elgin
2 Parker Maitland      Jasper

Class 2 Group 2 – Tractors, 2 Furrow, Plowers 16-19 yrs – ONTARIO JUNIOR CHAMPION
1 Austin Brodhaecker      Ayr
2 Alex Cameron      Owen Sound

Class 2 Group 3 – Tractors, 2 Furrow, Plowers 20 yrs and older
1 Nicholas Wilson      Merrickville
2 Paul Dangerfield      Kemptville

Class 2 Group 4 – Tractors, 2 Furrows, Plowers 20 yrs and older
1 Melvin Davis      Ennismore
2 Paul Robinson      Ripley

Class 3 Group 2 – Tractors, 3 Furrows, Plowers with 3 or more years of competition
1 Nicholas Sanders      Guelph
2 Anthony Bertrand      St. Mary’s

Class 4 Group 2 – Tractors, 4 Furrows, Plowers with 3 or more years of competition
1 Dave Woodman      Wolfe Island
2 Michael Maitland      Jasper

Class 5 Group 1 – Tractors, Conventional Plows – INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION
1 Patrick Sanders      Alvinston
2 Mark Vaarkamp      Hagersville

Class 5 Group 2 – Tractors, Reversible Plows – INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION
1 Bob Campsall      Dunsford
2 Tom Evans      Tiverton

Class 6 Group 1 – Antique Tractors, Drag Plows
1 Ken Clarke      Beaverton
2 Keith Robinson      Cookstown

Class 6 Group 2 – Antique Tractors, Drag Plows
1 Benoit Bouladier      Val des Monts
2 Jean Guy Thivierge      Hammond

Class 6 Group 3 – Antique Tractors, Mounted Plows
1 Jim Cox      Innerkip
2 Nicole Calande      Alfred

Class 6 Group 4 – Antique Tractors, Mounted Plows, 1 or 2 furrow
1 Ted Klunder      Smithville
2 Harry Humphrey      Ayr

About the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo

The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo celebrates farming’s history with our extensive historical displays and demonstrations. The 2022 IPM also showcases the modern with some of the newest and most advanced plows and agricultural equipment on the market competing.

About the Ontario Plowmen’s Association

The OPA is the parent host of the International Plowing Match. Each year the OPA partners with a local plowing association to organize and host the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.

The organization of a provincial Association in 1911 gave life to branches all across the province. The numbers grew until today, with 48 local plowing groups affiliated with the parent body: the Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA).

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