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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:
Dimensions - A horseshoe court shall be a level rectangular area 6 ft wide and a minimum of 46 ft long. A north-south setting is recommended for outdoor courts to minimize the effects of the sun. Pitcher's Box - The pitcher's box is the square 6 ft by 6 ft area at each end of the court.
THE OFFICIAL PLAYING RULES, GUIDELINES, AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SPORT OF HORSESHOE PITCHING (aka The RGS Book) printable versions require adobe reader
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 sty 2016 · THE OFFICIAL PLAYING RULES, GUIDELINES, AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SPORT OF HORSESHOE PITCHING(aka The RGS Book) printable versions require adobe reader. Published by The National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA) (January 1, 2016)
The entire horseshoe court should measure 50 feet in length. The 14-inch metal stakes you pitch the shoes at are 40 feet apart from each other. The National Horseshoe Pitchers Association states that men throw from no closer than 37 feet, while in women's tournaments, the competitors pitch from 27 feet.
