Start an online tack and riding kit shop

Horse owners and riders across the UK who shop online for tack, grooming kit and riding wear.

Margin on each item sold, with extra from bundles and repeat orders for consumables such as feed supplements, leather care and grooming products.

• Product knowledge of tack and riding kit
• Online selling and basic photography
• Packing and order management

• Consumer rights rules for online sales, including the right to cancel and clear returns terms
• Stock tied up in sizes and colours that do not sell
• Heavy and awkward items such as saddles can be costly to post and return
• Check product liability and insurance cover for items you sell
• Strong competition from big online retailers, so a clear niche matters

Startup costs are estimates, typically around £1,500 to £10,000, depending on how much stock you buy, the range you offer and whether you hold stock yourself. A narrow niche can help you keep the initial outlay down.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £4,000 as an estimate, depending on your niche, the range you stock and the hours you put in. Revenue is not profit, so allow for stock and postage costs.

Check consumer rights rules for online sales, including the right to cancel and clear returns terms. Also check product liability and insurance cover for the items you sell, and think about postage and return costs for heavy items such as saddles.