Snow falls and catches on the backs of the cattle, sheep, donkeys and ponies out in the fields of Maesmawr Hall, Welshpool. In this world turned white, the animals are glad of the Trants’ deliveries of hay. Once the snow has gone, one of the horses has a good old roll, although those that are part of a ploughing team must have clean coats for the ploughing match – even the tractors taking part get a wash and brush up. Hedge-layers, armed with axes and billhooks, compete the same day.