1. Dimensions - A horseshoe court shall be a level rectangular
area 6 ft wide and a minimum of 46 ft long. A north-south
setting is recommended for outdoor courts to minimize the
effects of the sun.  2. Pitcher's Box - The pitcher's box is the
square 6 ft by 6 ft area at each end of the court. It is
composed of 2 parts - 1) the pit, and 2) the pitching platforms.
a. PIT - The pit is a rectangular area filled with the substance
onto which the shoes are pitched. Its maximum length (in the
direction in which the shoes are pitched) is 72 inches and its
minimum length is 43 inches. Its maximum width is 36 inches and
its minimum width is 31 inches. The pit must be centered in the
pitcher's box. If the pit is less than the maximum dimensions,
the extra space shall be filled with the same material of which
the platforms are made, or some other material different than
the pit substance, and shall be level with the pit and
platforms. b. Pitching Platforms - The pitching platforms flank
the pit to its left and right sid