31/08/2026
A HEARTFELT GOODBYE 💙
After 10 wonderful years, the time has come for me to say goodbye to Hi-Class Equestrian and begin a new chapter in my life.
When I started Hi-Class, I had plenty of fashion experience and a love of horses — but absolutely no experience in social media or running an online business. And anyone who knows me knows how much I hate being in front of a camera! 😂
Somehow, with a lot of determination, a few mistakes along the way and the incredible support of all of you, my little idea grew into something I am enormously proud of.
To every person who placed an order, recommended Hi-Class to a friend, wore one of my shirts, packed their horse’s feed into one of my colourful feed bags, followed my page, liked or shared a post, or simply sent me a kind message — thank you from the bottom of my heart.
You are the reason Hi-Class Equestrian has enjoyed 10 amazing years. I could never have done it without you.
Now it’s time for me to retire and enjoy a slightly slower pace of life — spending more time with my horses, travelling, and looking after our agistment property.
While saying goodbye is incredibly bittersweet, I am so happy to be handing Hi-Class Equestrian over to its wonderful new owners. They are genuinely lovely people, and I wish them every success as they take Hi-Class into its next chapter.
And I’m very pleased to tell you that some of your favourites aren’t going anywhere! 💙
They will continue to stock my signature breathable shirt fabric that so many of you have loved and worn for the past 10 years, along with those fabulous colourful reusable feed bags.
So this isn’t really goodbye to Hi-Class Equestrian — it’s simply goodbye from me.
I leave with an enormous amount of pride, wonderful memories and, most importantly, gratitude.
Thank you for trusting me.
Thank you for supporting my little Australian business.
Thank you for allowing me to do something I truly loved for 10 incredible years.
I will miss you all more than you know.
With love and the biggest thank you,
Melissa 💙🐴
Hi-Class Equestrian
