Mobile tack shop trailer

Boarders and lesson students at stables, show competitors who forgot or broke something, and trainers buying for their clients.

Retail markup on stock sold at barns and events, plus special orders and sometimes a small fee for event vendor spots paid out of your sales.

• Knowing tack, sizing and fit basics
• Selling face to face
• Driving and towing safely
• Planning routes and event calendars

• Check your state and city for a seller's permit, sales tax rules and any mobile vendor or temporary event permits
• Check show vendor fees and insurance requirements before booking
• Get general liability insurance and commercial coverage for the vehicle, trailer and stock
• Barns may need to give you permission to set up on their property
• Business is seasonal and weather-dependent, so plan for slower months

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on the trailer or van, how it is fitted out and how much stock you carry. These are estimates, so compare vehicle and shelving options before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your route, event schedule, stock and pricing. This is an estimate of revenue, not profit, and business can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Check your state and city for a seller's permit, sales tax rules and any mobile vendor or temporary event permits. Also review show vendor fees and insurance requirements, get liability and vehicle coverage, and ask barns for permission.