Horsham Ploughing Match Society, the Horse Ploughing Cup, won by Arthur W. Pearce in 1950.
Arthur W. Pearce
Arthur Pearce (1892-1975) was a highly skilled ploughman winning over 200 awards in his lifetime, a testament to his ability. Speaking with John Norwood, 1971, Pearce highlighted the importance of caring for his horses where he start preparations at 4 am so that they were ready. Overall, Pearce highlights the significance of the Hampshire dialect. tone of voice, and a light touch in contributing to his horse ploughing successes.
Inscription
Horsham Ploughing Match Society / Gregson / Horse Ploughing Cup / 1950 / A. W. Pearce
