This is the original Imperial Horseshoe designed by Clyde Martz and first sold starting in 1968. Elmer Hohl pitched it at the World Championships where he set the all-time record for highest ringer percentage, averaging 88.2% for thirty-five 50 point games against the toughest players of all time! This horseshoe is time tested and still pitched by many of today’s champions. Imperial is a traditional horseshoe with fairly wide, thin blades that make it great for any turn. It is famous for its huge tips, big round hooks, and very sharp points that seem to measure for ringers better than anything else! It features a very low, smoothly contoured rear cleat that makes it a favorite among “cleats down” flip pitchers.
Even though each Thoroughbred Horseshoe model has a unique design, purpose and performance, they all share these common features:
Made in the USA
Two-year warranty
Durable iron alloy
Resists burring
Retains its shape
Tournament grade
NHPA Sanctioned
Official size and weight
Perfectly matched pairs
Non-flaking, matte finish
Stock colors: blue and red
Every Thoroughbred Horseshoe can take a serious beating… it’s part of the plan from the beginning, as we know our customers well! So, they should all last quite a while even with heavy pro-level usage… hence the two-year warranty. But if used only occasionally, a set of Thoroughbreds may last a lifetime.