Online tack and used tack store

Sell new and consigned used tack and riding gear online from home to riders across the country.

Saddles, bridles and grooming kit displayed in a equestrian tack shop.

Startup costC$1.5k to C$10k

Monthly revenueC$500 to C$4k

Time needed8+ h/week

First incomeMonths

C$1.5k-10k
Side hustle
Online

Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.

What it is

An online store selling grooming kit, riding apparel and tack, with a used tack consignment section where you list and ship riders' secondhand items for a share of the sale.

Your first three steps

Set up a simple online store and list a first range of grooming and rider basics from a wholesaler
Write clear consignment terms covering commission, condition checks and how long items are listed
Share your listings in local and regional riding groups and with barn managers

Who pays

Riders and owners buying online, especially in areas with no local tack shop, and sellers who want to move used saddles and gear.

How it makes money

Margin on new stock or dropshipped items, plus a commission on each consigned item sold.

Skills that help

Knowledge of tack and fit
Photography and writing listings
Packing, shipping and customer service

Watch out for

Shipping costs and damage on bulky items like saddles, so check carrier rates and insurance
Return policies for fit-sensitive items such as boots and helmets
Collecting GST/HST or provincial sales tax once you pass the small supplier threshold
Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence

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