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Horseshoe
pits offer a wonderful opportunity for relaxed competition between
family and friends.
there are two horseshoe pits at the campground. One is located near the
campground office in the calming shade of towering trees.
the other is located near the picnic Campground
where the calming flow of the river creates a wonderful background
melody for a game of horsehoes.
See below
for the rules of the game and scoring. |
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the Rules of the Game: |
the rules set forth here are
based on the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association of America's official rules, NHPA. Be
aware that many regional variations exist and, unless you're playing in a tournament, it
is customary to adopt local rules. |
| Each player pitches both shoes followed by
the opponent's two shoes. |
| In pitching a shoe, the player may not cross
the foul line. |
| When playing teams, half the team throws from
one stake and half throws from the other. |
| Games can be played to 40 points in a point
limit game or 40 shoes in a shoe limit game. In the shoe limit game the player with the
highest points wins. If a tie exists then each player can take a half win or a two inning
tie breaker can be thrown. |
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Scoring in the Game: |
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 maximum). |
| the closest shoe to the stake gets 1 point. |
If you have two shoes closer than any of your opponent's, you get 2 points. |
| Ringers are worth 3 points each and must
completely encircle the stake so the ends can be touched with a straight-edge without
touching the stake. |
If you have the closest shoe and a ringer, it's 4 points. |
If your opponent throws a ringer on top of yours, they cancel and no points are
scored. |
| Leaners are worth 1 point and are considered
closer than any adjacent shoe except ringers. |
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