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THE OFFICIAL NHPAPLAYING RULES, REQUIREMENTS, GUIDELINES, AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SPORT OF HORSESHOE PITCHING (aka The RGS Book) Published by The National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA) (Revised on January 1, 2019) I. PLAYING RULES This section explains the playing rules of horseshoes and may
Horseshoes is a classic outdoor game played with horseshoes and stakes. Players aim to throw horseshoes around a stake in the ground, scoring points based on how close the horseshoes land. Here are the detailed rules for playing horseshoes:
GUIDELINES - The Guidelines section provides suggestions/recommendations for sanctioned league and/or tournament play, including suggested formats for Doubles Play. Also included here are guidelines for calling the score, keeping score, judging, and the use of pacers.
THE OFFICIAL PLAYING RULES, REQUIREMENTS, GUIDELINES, AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SPORT OF HORSESHOE PITCHING. Published by The National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA) . (January 1, 2010) . I. PLAYING RULES. RULE 1 - PITCHING DIVISIONS.
Quick guide: Horseshoe court dimensions: 48 x 6 feet. Horseshoe pitchers box dimensions: 72 by 72 inches. Horseshoe pit dimensions: 31-36 inches wide and 43-72 inches deep. Distance between stakes: 40 feet.
1. Any shoe must be within one horseshoe-width (measured across the outside of the open end of the shoe) of the stake to be considered for points. (Official rules call for 6 inches max).
THE COURT: The official horseshoe court (see figure) is 50 x10 feet with one-inch metal stakes placed 40 feet apart or 30 feet apart. The stakes are centered in a 6 x 6 foot pitchers box. HORSESHOES: An official shoe should not exceed 7 1/4 inches in width and 7 5/8 inches in length, and should weight no more than 2 pounds 10 ounces.
