A Plough at a Local ploughing match, The Plough Match was held in a field near wick in Scotland, A ploughing match is a contest between people who each plough part of a field. Nowadays there are usually classes for horse-drawn ploughs and tractor ploughing. Points are awarded for straightness and neatness of the resulting furrows. The annual 3-day long Irish National Ploughing Championships has grown into one of the largest outdoor events in the world, with commercial exhibits and a significant national media presence.