Mobile saddle fitter and tack seller

Horse owners, riders, pony club families, small stables and agistment properties that are a long way from a saddlery shop.

Margin on saddles and tack sold, fitting or consultation fees, and paid repairs and reflocking. Regular return visits build steady work.

• Knowledge of saddles and how they fit horses
• Confident and calm around horses
• Basic leather and stitching repair
• Friendly, trustworthy sales manner

• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus cover for stock kept in your vehicle
• A poorly fitted saddle can hurt a horse, so be honest about your training and refer on when unsure
• Check what qualification customers expect, as saddle fitting is not a protected title in the same way across the industry
• A suitable vehicle and secure storage for expensive stock
• ABN and GST registration once you reach the turnover threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $25,000 to $120,000, depending on your vehicle, the range of saddles and tack you carry and your insurance. Treat this as an estimate and get quotes before buying stock.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many riders and stables you visit and the mix of fittings, tack sales and repairs. This is revenue before stock and vehicle costs.

Check public liability and product liability insurance, plus cover for stock in your vehicle. Also check what qualification customers expect, as a poorly fitted saddle can hurt a horse, plus secure storage, ABN and GST registration at the turnover threshold.