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Gallery: 82nd International Plowing Match

May 18, 2024 5:35 pm

Suzanne Burkhart of North Plains, Oregon, drives her team of mules Saturday, May 18 at the 82nd International Plowing Match at Berthusen Park in Lynden. — Suzanne Burkhart of North Plains, Oregon, drives her team of mules Saturday, May 18 at the 82nd International Plowing Match at Berthusen Park in Lynden. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Shelley Manning of Blaine looks for her stopping point as she uses a two-horse riding plow. — Shelley Manning of Blaine looks for her stopping point as she uses a two-horse riding plow. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

After plowing a scratch row, Austin Witman of Lynden, and his competitors, set their rows for the crowns to come. — After plowing a scratch row, Austin Witman of Lynden, and his competitors, set their rows for the crowns to come. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Shelley Manning of Blaine uses a two-horse riding plow. — Shelley Manning of Blaine uses a two-horse riding plow. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Gerald Lee of Boring, Oregon, uses a pony team to compete. — Gerald Lee of Boring, Oregon, uses a pony team to compete. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Belgians, mules, Clydesdales and Percherons prepare to compete. — Belgians, mules, Clydesdales and Percherons prepare to compete. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Tim Beilenberg uses a two-furrow riding plow. — Tim Beilenberg uses a two-furrow riding plow. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Tim Beilenberg uses a two-furrow riding plow with a three-horse team. — Tim Beilenberg uses a two-furrow riding plow with a three-horse team. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Competitors, their horses and spectators mix together. — Competitors, their horses and spectators mix together. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Spectators smile while watching the action. — Spectators smile while watching the action. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Craig Wilder’s spotted draft horses get attention from onlookers. — Craig Wilder’s spotted draft horses get attention from onlookers. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Andy Hanson uses his foot to straighten up a furrow after finishing up. — Andy Hanson uses his foot to straighten up a furrow after finishing up. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Judges watch Shawn Cramer, center, compete in the youth walking plow division while Avrie Cramer, right, assists with the reins. — Judges watch Shawn Cramer, center, compete in the youth walking plow division while Avrie Cramer, right, assists with the reins. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Thirteen plowers and their horse teams competed across various divisions during the 82nd International Plowing Match on Saturday, May 18 at Berthusen Park in Lynden.