Mobile tack shop at barns and shows

Riders and horse owners who want convenience, plus competitors who need last-minute gear at shows.

Retail margin on gear, apparel and accessories, with event vendor days and barn visits on a regular schedule.

• Knowing horse gear and fit
• Selling face to face
• Driving and towing
• Stock and inventory tracking

• Seller's permit and sales tax registration, check with your state
• Local vendor or peddler permits, check with your city or county
• General liability insurance and commercial coverage for your vehicle, trailer and stock
• Show vendor fees and slow weeks in winter or off-season
• Feed sales may have extra state rules, check your state's department of agriculture

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on your van or trailer and how much stock you carry. Treat these as estimates and build your own budget from real quotes for the vehicle and inventory.

Check with your state about a seller's permit and sales tax registration, and with your city or county about vendor or peddler permits. Also check general liability and commercial coverage for your vehicle, trailer and stock, plus state rules on feed sales.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many barns and shows you reach. Plan for show vendor fees and slow winter or off-season weeks. Expect to put in around 15 hours a week at minimum.