About the NHPA
The National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA) is a nationwide organization with active charters in nearly every state, making it easy for pitchers of all skill levels to find weekly leagues, tournaments, and community events close to home. With a structure that supports both recreational and competitive play, the NHPA ensures that anyone—from beginners to seasoned athletes—can participate in a welcoming, organized environment.
At its core, the NHPA celebrates horseshoe pitching as a true family sport. It is one of the rare competitive activities that crowns national champions across men’s, women’s, boys’, and girls’ divisions, yet remains simple enough to enjoy casually in a backyard. The sport promotes physical fitness through natural movements like walking, bending, and reaching, and it is widely recognized for its low injury risk and overall health benefits. With an estimated fifteen million participants across the United States and Canada, horseshoe pitching continues to thrive in parks, leagues, and backyards alike.
About Horseshoe Pitching
Rooted in a history that stretches back to the Roman Empire, the sport has evolved into an international pastime introduced in countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. From Roman soldiers pitching discarded horseshoes to American Revolutionary War troops playing on the Boston Common, the game has long been a source of recreation and camaraderie. Today, the NHPA carries that legacy forward, fostering a global community connected by a simple, enduring sport.
Our sport embodies the competitive spirit while maintaining the family involvement aspect for anyone looking for the next personal challenge. The NHPA organizes several major events during the year with the most recent years bringing doubles competition to the forefront, along with regional level events. The crown jewel of the NHPA being the world horseshoe pitching tournament, is still organized annually in a different indoor venue each year. Members are eligible for local weekly leagues and tournaments, regional level and out of state events, and State and World Championships. The NHPA embraces and creates opportunity for all individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
Join the NHPA today and you may well be on your way to becoming the next World Champion!
