How to Buy Horseshoes Pitching Gear
Dozens of horseshoes pitching sets are available online, and in the sporting goods section of your favorite retail chain. With the right set of equipment and a decent field, you'll be able to enjoy this time-tested sport for hours.
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Decide if you want to go for a new set or an 'authentic' set. New horseshoes pitching sets are usually optimally coated for protection against the elements. But you can find old poles and horseshoes that work just as well.
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Think about the size of your court and how many people will be playing. This can change your equipment needs.
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Get lighting if you'll be pitching past dusk.
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Consider the edges of your court. Do you need a backdrop? Some horseshoes sets come with a short, wide board set behind the pole to stop errant throws. But many sets do not include the backdrop.
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Shop around. Online sports sites have basic sets in the $25 range. Some sets for sale at department stores are a little more.
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Use instructions with the set to make sure your court is to specs. Your set should come with the standard rules of the game. If not, they are available online.
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Tips & Warnings
Player guides say to tilt the poles slightly inward on your court.
Think about the placement of your court. Don't put up poles where they are in the way during non-play hours.
