(And by the way, here is a full tack room organization guide<\/a> with even more ideas, and if you’re looking for tips for when you’re on a budget, click here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). All recommendations are honest ones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whichever form your tack room takes\u2014a large trunk, old closet, small garden shed, or closed rack on a wall\u2014you need to be super organized if you want that small space to make sense and serve as your perfect horsey storage area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first step<\/strong> is to take stock of everything you have and what you want to store there. Let\u2019s start with the essentials that you have to keep under lock and key or protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I want to store a lot of things in my tack space, but I had to cut down severely when I realized I would no longer have a tack room (at least, until I build one!). Therefore, I had to make a few selective cut backs. Here are the essentials you need to store in your tack room:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, I considered the things I would really like to have in my tack space, but that I may not have space for. These are items that I don\u2019t use every day, but that I\u2019d like to keep safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you know how you can utilize the available space, you can start making innovative decisions on how to store things. If you have a corner in your garage, you may be able to use a few shelves, a couple of utility boxes, and some hooks to hang items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For years, I only had the back of my car and the trunk to store stuff, which meant I often had to be able to remove tack when I headed out with passengers or when I needed to pick up a lot of groceries. Having separate storage boxes<\/a> that contained my horsey life was a good call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In my new situation, I had to make the most of a shared barn, so I ended up buying a large double-door wardrobe from a yard sale. It was lockable, which I wanted since I was sharing the barn with hired hands, riders, and the general public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In my wardrobe-tack space, I could hang stuff, stack stuff (there are about five shelves), and I could also use the back of the wardrobe doors. Larger stuff that I didn\u2019t need daily (and that wasn\u2019t irreplaceable) I could place on top of the wardrobe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since I wasn\u2019t precious about the outside of the wardrobe, I could also add a few temporary hooks to hold my bridle and helmet while I saddled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What can you do in your tack space? How can you use the space to store things related to your horses?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this riding closet<\/u><\/a>, the space is neatly organized with different storage containers to keep the riding gear, sprays, grooming equipment, and blankets stored. By using different racks and storage methods, you can keep things where they belong, and it makes cleaning up and repacking a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Get:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you share space with other riders, you may be allocated a cubicle or locker-room space<\/u><\/a>. Keeping things neat with appropriate hooks, crates, etc. is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To keep things where they belong, having a lock per storage container is a good idea. Ensure you bolt these into the walls or pack smaller containers into a larger tack box that can be locked and easily hauled with you to shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Get:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you do have a little bit more space, then using multiple storage bins and boxes can really help you organize things beautifully. I simply love this neat and tidy tack room<\/u><\/a> idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For multiple saddles, you can save on cost and buy some hairpin table legs<\/u><\/a> online, mount these to a wall, add a stopper to the front, and hang four saddles for a steal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Get:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you have no space where you can actually drill to put up hooks or shelves, a mobile tack stand<\/u><\/a> is a great choice. The pain point here is that you can only store what you need right now. Any extra bits and accessories will have to be stored elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Get:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A system of shelves<\/u><\/a>, hooks, and not a thing on the floor\u2014every rider\u2019s dream. When everything is off the floor, you can clean easily and keep things neat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a shared space, you may want to go for a lockable saddle rack like the HORZE Lockable Saddle Rack<\/u><\/a>. To keep your bridle, halter, and lead ropes clean, adding a bridle bag with hooks<\/u><\/a> to the shelving system is a great idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Get:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For many of us, our car becomes our tack room. We travel to and from barns and horse show venues, and the back of our cars become tack rooms on wheels<\/u><\/a>. If you plan things neatly, you can have a very respectable space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A car is a very small space in which to unpack your saddle, bridle, grooming kit, feed, medicines, show equipment, safety equipment, and more. Yet, it is totally doable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Get:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, the last tip I\u2019d like to share is to label your containers thoroughly. I made my own color coded system to help me instantly know whether a particular container is for medicine, brushing boots, or something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Extra bits and tack items are stored in a black flat container that goes right at the bottom of my tack closet. Grooming accessories go into a green shopping tote bag, which I can easily get my hands on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When I mark these containers, I start with a general category, such as boots and bandages, followed by a more detailed description. This also helps me know what I\u2019ve run out of when I compare what\u2019s actually inside with what should be inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I like to use marker pens to write directly on the containers, then I can simply wipe this off with rubbing alcohol. However, you can go with printed labels, sticky labels, and even a photo of what\u2019s in your containers on the outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter the size of your tack room, you can and should keep it neat and tidy. When it\u2019s organized, you will use the maximum space, and you\u2019ll be able to find what you\u2019re looking for in a flash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember to make the most of the space by deciding on what you have<\/span> to store (essentials) and what you\u2019d like<\/span> to store (but may not fit). Try to get things off the floor if you can. Shelves, containers, and storage bags are your friend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read my full guide on how to organize a tack room while decluttering it and keeping it clean (but user-friendly too). 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Getting Organized and Making the Most of Small Spaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Essentials Stored in a Tack Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Nice-to-Haves in a Tack Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Assessing Available Space and Subdividing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6 Small Tack Room Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Closet Tack Room\/Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2. Tack Room Cubicles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Shelved Tack Room Idea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4. Mobile Tack Stand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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5. Off the Floor Tack Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. The Tack Room Car!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Last Minute Tack Hack for Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Final Space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n