Where family, friends & competition meet.
Toss shoes for ringers, fun and sport. Better yet, pitch in tournaments that make a difference for a cause.
Mission: “Pitch for a Cause” and highlight horseshoe pitching.
CA Horseshoes teaches kids to pitch shoes weekly and holds an annual raffle with the Slough Slingers to support kids.
Let’s showcase the art of “slinging shoes” for 6 points and have some fun.
Backyard slinging
Slinging shoes at a park? Slinging in a backyard? Slinging at a big tournament? It doesn’t matter, you’re not counting ringers - you’re there to hammer out the score in your favor while going for the win, every-time.
Backyard is about winning the championship, bragging rights, and taking the cash and prizes.
When you’re slinging backyard, expect loud music, maybe a band playing, or a dog or a child dashing across the court, or someone using the backboard to hold their cups while they pour shots. The atmosphere can be like an NFL game where the fans are doing all they can to distract you. Ringers and nerves of steel are needed to capture the win.
Backyard - big payouts
September 19 and 20, 2025: Slough Slingers, Santa Rosa Rancheria, Lemoore CA. The biggest & highest paying tournament on the west coast. The pre-tournament is Friday and it’s a Bring Your Partner and the main event is on Saturday. The pot starts at $4,000. All throw from 40. Main event is a Blind Draw Doubles/Double Elimination.
May 25 2025: Avila’s Annual Tournament, Beaumont CA. This tournament sells out every year and has been going on for 25 consecutive years. Limited to 64 players. All throw from 40. Blind Draw Double s/Double Elimination.
Barona Gathering & Horseshoe Tournament, San Diego County CA. Annual event. Last tournament first place split $5,000. Blind Draw Doubles/Double Elimination.
Order a pick-up/straight edge tool
Custom designed tool for picking up shoes with straight edge. California Horseshoes bear beautifully engraved on both sides as seen below. $40. Made from 304 stainless steel and 3/16 thick. Contact Frank Arroyo at (559) 239-7668.
“Pitching with CA Horseshoes is about kids and community, there’s nothing better than that.”
— Robert Jeff
Let’s meet in real time to “pitch for a cause”
Backyard pitching, it’s nothing but good times - it’s how pitching should be. Shoe’s fly and the action is nonstop.
For tournaments in Southern CA, check out horseshoewars.com.
