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QuestionHow far apart are the stakes in feet?Community AnswerThe official rules state that the stakes must be fastened securely in the the ground exactly 40 feet apart, leaning 12 degrees towards the opposite stake.
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QuestionWhy do I need to place the wood on either side of the pit?Community AnswerBecause the grass area will turn to dirt areas with the people throwing the shoes, so it will look better and be nicer to stand on when wood is in place.
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QuestionDo I need to put dirt in the boxes next to the horseshoe pit?Community AnswerNo.
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QuestionHow far apart are the stakes?Community Answer8 meters.
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QuestionHow far from the pin should the backstop be in a horseshoe pit?Community AnswerYour backstop should be 12 inches back from the pit, minimum of 36 inches wide.
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QuestionHow much of the stakes should be above ground?Community Answer14 inches should be exposed. Concrete form stakes work great, since you can get them much longer than the ones that usually come with kits. They are also much more stable in the ground.
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QuestionDoes a horseshoe pit have to be set in the ground, or can it sit on top of the ground and be filled with sand?Community AnswerYou can build it out of the ground, but the wood will get battered by the horseshoes more and possibly break off.
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QuestionWhat are the dimensions of the box?Community Answer36 inches X 48 inches. The 36 inches being front, facing the foul line and the other is back facing the back board, which should be 12 inches from the back of the pit.
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QuestionWhere does the foul line go for someone 70 years old or older?CurtMCommunity AnswerAccording, the foul line should be placed at a distance of 27-37 feet (8.2-11.2m) from the stake. However, you can draw your throwing line wherever you like and feel most comfortable--after all, it's your pit!
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QuestionHow do I tell how much wood I need to build a horseshoe pit?Community AnswerThe official rules state that the pit must be between 2.5' x 3.5' and 3' x 6'.
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QuestionIt it all right if the area on either side of the pit is dirt?Community AnswerYes, that's fine.
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QuestionWhere is the best place to find 3-foot stakes?Community AnswerBuy a set of horseshoes and it will come with the set. They are very inexpensive.
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QuestionWhat was used to cover the throwing platforms?CurtMCommunity AnswerIn the visual examples provided above, the sand on either side of the pit has been covered with additional 2x4 or 2x6 boards. However, these are not a necessity, and are only there to keep the playing surface pristine. If you want to add platforms to your horsehoe pit, simply nail 3-4 2x4s or 2-3 2x6s cut to a length of 36" into place along the longer sides of the pit frame, then fill in the space underneath them with sand.
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QuestionWhere can I find blue clay?Community AnswerYou can find blue clay online and in stores like Walmart.
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QuestionWhat are the regulations on the horseshoes?Undertale4141Top AnswererYou have to decide these for yourself, or with the group you are playing with. Majority vote rules.
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QuestionWhat is the diameter of the stake?Community AnswerEach stake should be solid, metal, and one inch in diameter. The length is whatever it takes to be 14" - 15" out of the ground and deep enough not to move about.
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QuestionHow far from the post should the back board be?DonaganTop AnswererApproximately two feet.
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QuestionI live in a zone prone to fire ants and we have cats roaming freely in the neighborhood. I prefer not to use sand in the pits. What is the next best option for the pit?DonaganTop AnswererBark chips, wood chips, sawdust or simply bare ground.
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QuestionWhat is the diameter of the steel stakes?DonaganTop AnswererHalf an inch or a little more.
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