Horseshoes Rules: Build Your Own Regulation Horseshoe Pit

A regulation horseshoe pit requires specific dimensions and distances to ensure fair competitive play. Learn the official rules for throwing and scoring to start your own backyard tournament.

The Rules & Distance of Horseshoes

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Aaron Matthew

With only two metal stakes and four horseshoes, you can play a game of horseshoes with your friends and family or even participate in an official tournament. In this game, the object is to throw your horseshoes closest to a metal stake.