Mobile tack shop for events and stables

Riders, parents and horse owners at shows, gymkhanas and stables who want to buy or try items on the spot.

Retail margin on stock sold at events, with extra income from regular stable visits, pre-orders and event stall fees offset by your costs.

• Strong horse and tack knowledge
• Friendly selling and fitting advice
• Planning stock and travel routes

• Public liability insurance, and cover for your stock and trailer or vehicle
• Check council or event organiser requirements for trading at markets and events
• Selling feed may have extra rules, so check with your state's relevant authority
• Unsold stock and seasonal event calendars can make income uneven

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on whether you need a trailer or van and how much stock you carry. Insurance and event fees add to the total.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many events and stables you visit and what you sell. Income can be uneven because of seasonal event calendars and unsold stock.

Check you have public liability insurance and cover for your stock and trailer or vehicle. Ask councils or event organisers about trading requirements, and check with your state's relevant authority if you plan to sell feed.