TackBox

TackBox is a marketplace-style mobile app designed for equestrians attending horse shows. The platform makes it easy for riders and horse owners to purchase products from local vendors and brands, all from their phones. Whether you need last-minute tack, feed, apparel, or gear, TackBox connects you to on-site vendors with real-time inventory and easy pickup options.

The Challenge

Before TackBox, equestrians at horse shows often had to browse multiple booths or travel off-site to find the products they needed. Vendors also struggled to reach customers efficiently, track sales, and manage inventory during busy events.

TackBox came to Ape Forge with a vision:

1. Rebuild their original app in a new environment
2. Make the purchasing experience seamless with real-time product listings, mobile payments, and simple pickup or delivery options.
3. Provide vendors with an easy-to-use backend to manage inventory and sales, even during the chaos of a show.

Key Features Delivered

• Users can shop from multiple vendors at a single horse show in one cart.
• Vendor Tools: Real-time inventory tracking, order notifications, and easy product uploads.
• Location-Specific Shopping: App automatically filters vendors and products based on the current horse show.
• Flexible Fulfillment: Customers can choose to pick up orders at the booth or schedule on-site delivery.
• Mobile Payments: Secure multi-vendor checkout that works seamlessly on iOS and Android.

Results

• Improved Customer Convenience: Riders can now shop and pay from anywhere on the showgrounds, reducing the stress of finding last-minute items.
• Higher Vendor Sales: Vendors saw increased exposure and sales, as TackBox centralized all products in one digital storefront.
• Rapid Event Adoption: TackBox quickly gained traction at horse shows, becoming a go-to platform for riders who value convenience.

Why This Project Matters

TackBox bridges the gap between horse owners and vendors at horse shows. By digitizing the shopping experience and making it more efficient, TackBox supports the equestrian community and helps vendors grow their businesses at events.

Looking Ahead

TackBox is expanding its presence to more shows nationwide, with plans to integrate vendor promotions, recurring subscriptions, and shipping for off-site orders. Ape Forge remains a partner in refining the platform and supporting its growth.

Visit TackBox

👉 www.hellotackbox.com