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Show Me a ringer and I’ll Show You some great trivia facts of horseshoe pitching in Missouri.

Did you know?

There are over 15,000 horseshoe pitchers in the U.S. registered with the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association? And approximately 1,000 of them live in Missouri?

The National Horseshoe Pitchers Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Wentzville, MO?

Missouri has over 22 organized horseshoe clubs throughout the state?

The current 2008 Junior Boys World Champion is from Missouri?

An 8 year old boy from a small town in Missouri was the 2007 World Cadet Champion?

A Missouri woman horseshoe pitcher was in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the only woman to claim the Worlds Women’s Championship Title for ten years?

The current Worlds Men Champion who has retained that title 14 times was born and raised on a farm in Missouri?

These are all facts recorded in Missouri horseshoe pitching and Missouri is very proud of its horseshoe accomplishments. There are thousands of horseshoes pitchers in Missouri. Most everyone has pitched horseshoes sometime in their life such as family picnics and know how much fun it can be. Joining a local club or league can really add to this pleasure. Horseshoe pitching is for everyone as leagues accommodate men, women, juniors and elders. Most leagues are handicapped (just like bowling) so whether you are an expert or just a beginner you can compete.

The Quail Ridge Horseshoe Club is located in Wentzville at the beautiful Quail Ridge Park. It is also the home of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Hall of Fame & Museum. We hold monthly tournaments and have league play all year around. It is fully heated and air-conditioned with 16 indoor courts and 16 outdoor courts. Everyone is welcome.

If you have any questions please contact Jeanette Claas at 636-447-3039 or send an email to djclaas@sbcglobal.net. Visit the Missouri State website at www.mohpa.us or the national site at www.horseshoepitching.com for more information.