My son, John beats me at everything, and I'm not sure if that pleases me or ticks me off. One of his talents is pitching horseshoes at picnics and family gatherings. I don't know where he learned the sport. He was raised during a time when touch football, volley ball and softball were the preferred sports of family and friends' gatherings. The sad fact is; to this date he has never been beaten.
I say, "To this date" because I am presently in the process of taking the cherished "Family Horseshoe Championship Trophy" away from him this Thanksgiving with the help I received from Amazon.com. The trophy is an authentic, sterling silver Clydesdale horseshoe with "Bud" engraved on the left heel caulk. It has never left his garage.
Earlier this summer I decided his reign was over. I decided to whip his butt. I went to Amazon.com and typed in "horseshoes". That discouraged me at first because the variety and choices seemed numberless, but only for a minute. It soon discovered it was extraordinarily easy to navigate the site, compare the features, the quality and prices of the shoes, and even to enlighten my understanding of how a person like me (old) could play the game and win. The set I chose from St. Pierre American Pro fit the bill. The price was reasonable. The shipping was free and it arrived quickly. The product was of excellent quality with nice tough forged steel shoes that fit my hand, easy-to-understand instructions for pitching "ringers" and hints for novices. I set up a course in my yard as per the enclosed rules and have been practicing for about a month.
During that time, my game went from watching the errant shoes I pitched roll into the neighbor's garden and across the street into a mail box, to the ability to toss all four shoes to within scoring range of the stake. By the time Thanksgiving Day arrives the instructions tell me I will be pitching "ringers" regularly. Because of this information, I sense the Trophy will be mine.
So may I take this opportunity to thank Amazon.com and St. Pierre American Pro's Horse Shoe Set in advance for this my most cherished and first victory over an otherwise very talented son.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 27 x 8 x 2 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 7.89 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 26.75 x 7.8 x 2.4 inches |
| Item Weight | 17.4 Pounds |
| Brand Name | St. Pierre |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Name | FBA_AC5 |
| Color | Blue and Gray |
| Material | Drop forge of solid steel |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Standard Plumbing Supply |
| Part Number | FBA_AC5 |
| Included Components | Horseshoes^horseshoe-games |
