A horseshoe set is a four-shoe, two-stake lawn game that needs only a patch of grass, sand or dirt. Sets differ in horseshoe weight, whether the shoes are forged steel or cast iron, how long the stakes are and what kind of carry bag or case is included.
The six sets below all use four horseshoes and two stakes. Weights, materials and cases come from each product’s listing page, and association or origin statements are the makers’ own. We have not used these sets ourselves.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Shoe weight | Listings give 2.25 to 2.5 pounds per shoe |
| Material | Forged steel, solid steel and cast iron are described differently |
| Stakes | Length and finish affect setup in the ground |
| Carry case | A bag or molded case keeps the set together |
Specs at a Glance
| Set | Shoes | Stakes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Professional | Forged steel; 2.4 lb each | 23.5 in chrome-plated steel | Carry case; 90-day limited warranty |
| Champion Deluxe | Solid steel | 24 in steel | Nylon bag; 10 lb listed |
| Baden Champions | Forged steel; 2.25 lb each | 24 in by 3/4 in | 1680 denier nylon bag; 1-year limited warranty |
| St. Pierre Royal Classic | Drop-forged steel; 2.5 lb each | 24 in solid steel | Rule book; blue and red shoes |
| Trademark Professional | Metal; 2.33 lb each | 23 in | Carrying bag; 30-day warranty |
| EastPoint | Cast iron and alloy steel | Steel | Molded carry case; 16.5 lb listed |
The 6 Best Horseshoe Sets
1. Franklin Sports Professional Horseshoe Set
Two black and two silver forged steel horseshoes at 2.4 pounds each, with two 23.5 inch chrome-plated steel stakes and a carrying case. The listing weighs the full set at 14.1 pounds and backs it with a 90-day limited warranty.
Suits: a case-ready set for the lawn or beach. Strengths: forged steel and chrome-plated stakes. Weaknesses: a short 90-day warranty. Skip it if you want a longer warranty.
View Franklin Sports Professional Horseshoe Set on Amazon
2. Champion Sports Deluxe Horseshoe Set
A traditional set of four solid steel horseshoes and two 24 inch steel stakes in a custom nylon carrying bag, listed at 10 pounds and 10.5 by 26.3 by 3 inches. The listing calls it regulation weighted without giving a per-shoe figure.
Suits: a classic lawn set. Strengths: the lightest listed weight in the group. Weaknesses: no per-shoe weight stated. Skip it if you need exact shoe weights.
View Champion Sports Deluxe Horseshoe Set on Amazon
3. Baden Champions Horseshoe Set
Two black and two gray forged steel horseshoes at 2.25 pounds each, two 24 inch by 3/4 inch steel stakes and a 1680 denier nylon bag with reinforced pockets and a Velcro handle. The listing says a pitchers association approved the design, which is the maker’s claim. Its item weight reads 2.3 pounds, which cannot cover the whole set, so check the real weight.
Suits: a bag with separate compartments. Strengths: a 1-year warranty and a reinforced bag. Weaknesses: an unclear item weight. Skip it if you want a molded case.
View Baden Champions Horseshoe Set on Amazon
4. St. Pierre Royal Classic Horseshoe Set
Four drop-forged solid steel horseshoes at 2.5 pounds each in blue and red, plus two 24 inch solid steel stakes and a rule book. The maker states it is made in the USA, designed by a champion pitcher and approved for official play by a national pitchers association.
Suits: a set with a pitching-style design. Strengths: a finger positioner and longer tips described by the maker. Weaknesses: the listing mentions no carrying case. Skip it if you want a bag included.
View St. Pierre Royal Classic Horseshoe Set on Amazon
5. Trademark Games Professional Grade Horseshoe Set
Four metal horseshoes at 2.33 pounds, 6.25 by 7 inches each, with two 23 inch tapered stakes and a carrying bag. The detail table gives the set weight as 16 pounds and a 30-day warranty.
Suits: a set that comes with a carrying bag. Strengths: tapered stakes for easier setup. Weaknesses: the listing says only metal for the shoes. Skip it if you want a stated steel type.
View Trademark Games Professional Grade Horseshoe Set on Amazon
6. EastPoint Horseshoe Set With Molded Case
Four cast iron horseshoes and two steel stakes in a molded carry case, with an alloy steel and iron construction described in the listing. The set is listed at 16.5 pounds.
Suits: a hard case for the car. Strengths: a molded case. Weaknesses: cast iron rather than forged steel, and no per-shoe weight in the data we read. Skip it if you want forged shoes.
View EastPoint Horseshoe Set With Molded Case on Amazon
Specs to Check Before Ordering
- Per-shoe weight, not only the weight of the whole set.
- Forged, solid or cast construction as the listing states it.
- Stake length and how the instructions say to place them.
- Bag or molded case, and the warranty length.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Reading a single-item weight as the set weight.
- Assuming every set includes a case.
- Skipping the maker’s instructions on stake placement.
- Treating a maker’s association claim as independent proof.
Horseshoe Set FAQ
What is in each set?
Four horseshoes and two stakes. The cases and extras differ.
Are the shoes all the same weight?
No. The listings give 2.25, 2.33, 2.4 and 2.5 pounds. Champion and EastPoint did not give a per-shoe figure.
The Short Version
For chrome-plated stakes and a case, the Franklin. For the lightest listed set, the Champion. For a reinforced bag, the Baden. For a pitching-style design, the St. Pierre. For tapered stakes, the Trademark. For a molded case, the EastPoint.
