Horseshoe Pit Dimensions
Overall Playing Area
Horseshoe
Pit Dimensions consist of a "playing area"
that is measured lengthwise from the back
of the pitching areas and the width across
the pitchers box. This overall length is
48 feet and width is 6 feet.
The Pitchers Box
The pitchers box measures 6 feet (72 inches)
by 6 feet. The elements of the pitchers
box include The Pit, The Pitching Platform
and The Stake.
The Pit
The horseshoe pit
itself should be no larger than 36 by 72
inches and the rules allow for a minimum
size of 31 by 43 inches.
The Stake
The horseshoe
stake should extend upward 14 to 15 inches
with a slight (3") tilt forward.
The Pitching Platform
Horseshoe
regulations call for the platform to extend
18 to 20.5 inches in width.
The Extended Pitching Platform
An extended
pitching platform may be added extending
the platform by 10 additional feet in front
of the pit. This extended platform can
be used by younger players.
The Backboard/Backstop
Extending 12 inches beyond the Pitchers
Box a Backboard or Backstop may be installed
to stop wayward horseshoes and pit material.
