First time business woman Louise Slingsbyclo may be new to trading in equestrian goods - but there will be no horsing around in her new shop.
The Tack Shed, in Brook Street, Driffield, will open its doors to customers on Saturday 8 June at 11am.
“Six months ago I was working Stead and Simpsons in Beverley and I thought I would just bite the bullet and do something different,” said Louise who has ridden horses since she was 10 years old.
Selling a variety of new and used horse-care products and riding equipment, the Tack Shed will also provide a horse rug washing and mending service.
Louise, who is originally from Poole in Dorset but now lives in North Frodingham, said: “I think new trade is very important for Driffield, and I think it is a good place to be really.
“I think horses suffer in the current market because people can’t afford the new equipment which they need. There has to be some in between, which I am hoping to offer with my shop.”
The Tack Shed will begin by opening from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10am to 4.30pm and 11am to 3.30pm on Sunday.
However Louise aims to recruit new staff members and open the shop seven days a week in the future.
“Horses are magical. No matter how down I am feeling they can always cheer me up,” said Louise.
Visit the Tack Shed on Saturday for celebratory cupcakes to mark the opening of the new shop.