A quick question for you.

[chunklovescooks]

I am trying to find a niche market for my business studies course at school and I don't have a clue! Could you help me? What could tack shops offer that they currently don't? A "build your own rug" service, similar to the teddy bear factory? (you may think this is insane!) or possibly a mobile tack shop that does yard visits, saving you time when you need items for you or your horse?

Please leave me your ideas and I'd really appreciate it!

S

 

[hellybelly6]

There was a mobile tack shop near us, but it isnt there anymore.

Horses are big these days and I was toying with the idea of a tackshop for big horses.

Rugs for 6'9" +
bits 6" +
Saddles in extra wide +
Horse boots in generous sizes etc

 

[chunklovescooks]

Thats an interesting one, I suppose there is a big market for that kind of thing?

 

[Cliqmo]

How about a complete mobile valet service?
Either for the horse? (including clipping, trimming, washing, grooming etc)
or horseboxes/trailers?
or even tack/leatherwork?
It would be awesome having someone able to come to your yard to do this sort of thing!!

 

[k1963]

A mobile tack shop sounds like a good idea !

How about stocking clothing sizes that are either for the very tiny rider & some for the larger ones as there is often not much choice ?

Like the rug idea too - not all equines come in standard sizes . Hope you've got a sewing machine !

Good luck with your studies

 

[hellybelly6]

I like the idea of a mobile horse groomer and plaiter etc! Great idea. Its something I would use. I hate clipping.

 

[chunklovescooks]

I like the idea of a mobile valet service - It would need some quick washers to make it viable mind! Maybe people could shop at the same time?

I think the stocking of large/little clothes would cater for a niche market which is exactly what I'm after.

Another thing I was considering is stocking things for eventing, as the tack shops in our area don't really cater for this, but I found that very few people I know actually event.

I was considering an affordable showing range as a lot of showing stuff costs quite a bit i found!