WORLAND - It was years and years of work, but at long last, Worland's Craig Smith crossed off his goal of winning a title at the World Horseshoe Pitching Championship.

Held in West Monroe, Louisiana, on July 11-23, over 600 horseplayers battled it out at the World tournament, playing up to five games a day. For Smith, he brought home the top prize in the Elder C2 class.

There are six age divisions...