How to See a Game of Horseshoes

With a little research you can be enjoying a local game of horseshoes very soon. Finding a game of horseshoes is as easy as going to your local tavern or finding the local Elks or Eagles Clubs. There is a national organization of horseshoe players with contacts in most areas and several countries. Becoming a spectator could even lead to actually playing the game.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Go to the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association of America (NHPA) website and follow their link to horseshoe clubs around the world. Find the NHPA link in the resources section.

2. Find a local organization or club through the NHPA site. There are links to most U.S. states, Canada, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Philippines Islands and Great Britain.

3. Contact the person listed on the website to find out when and where horseshoe tournaments and games are in your area. Find out when the next game is and plan to attend.

4. Browse the local phone book for clubs and organizations that may have leagues of their own such as the Lions Club, Moose Club, Elks Club, Eagles Club or local taverns. Local leagues usually follow the same national rules so play will remain virtually the same.

5. Learn some of the rules of horseshoes before going. Each player gets two horseshoes. A "ringer" is a horseshoe that is completely circling the stake. It is work three points. A "live shoe" is a horseshoe thrown that lands within 6 inches of the stake. The live shoe is worth one point. A horseshoe that rests against the stake is called a "leaner" and is the same value as a live shoe. If a shoe lands outside the 6 inch area it is consider "out of play."

6. Attend the horseshoe game and enjoy.

Tips & Warnings

• According to the NHPA watching the pitcher instead of where the horseshoe lands is sometimes more entertaining and educational if you are trying to learn the sport.
• Horseshoe games held outdoors may be cancelled due to bad weather.

Resources

• National Horseshoe Pitchers Association of America

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