JIMMY ROBERTSON'S experience in the equine auction business began decades ago with the now legendary sales conducted by his father Jim B. Robertson. In 1993, Jimmy personally handled the dispersal of Foxfire Stud, Inc., which was one of the most successful private equine dispersals. Today, he and his wife Helen own and operate Infinity Stables in Simponsville, Ky., where they breed, train and sell American Saddlebreds, Hackneys and Standardbred roadster show horses, and instruct riders/drivers (often second- and third-generation Robertson clients).
In 2010, Robertson coordinated several breeds' presentations at the hugely successful World Equestrian Games held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. An abundance of communication and planning ensured a well-coordinated event — and that's exactly what consignors and guests can expect from Robertson Equine Sales LLC's upcoming auction.
In 2012, Jimmy and Helen organized Robertson Equine Sales LLC, hosting two popular equine auctions per year (spring and autumn). Quickly, these events became known as "The Sale." Held at the historic and convenient Shelby County Fair Grounds, in Shelbyville, Kentucky, the Robertsons' sales are strongly promoted, well-organized, enjoyable auction events that routinely draw attendees from all over the U.S. and from Canada — and they're always conducted with the warm hospitality and friendly nature that Jimmy & Helen are known for. Continuously seeking to develop more ways to return value to consignors and purchasers, the Robertsons lead the sales market with online and digital channels — in addition to furnishing traditional, high-quality printed catalogs — that provide multiple ways for prospective buyers to participate. From breeding farm production sales, to show farm dispersals, to UPHA Classics-nominated offerings, and much more, you'll find the show horse stock you're looking for at one of our sales.
In 2020, Jimmy and Helen were honored with the UPHA Larry Bacon Lifetime Achievement Award and the ASHA Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing their immense body of work on behalf of the show horse industry and the people who enjoy it.
In 2021, Jimmy was inducted into the American Road Horse & Pony Association's Hall of Fame, during a center-ring ceremony on Thursday evening during Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show. And, he was selected for induction into the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair's Devon Legends, as part of the prestigious horse show's 125th anniversary. In January 2023, Jimmy was honored with the USEF Robinson Pegasus Award, and in July '24, the Robertson family (Jim B., Walt, and Jimmy) were inducted into the International Saddlebred Hall of Fame at the historic Art Simmons Barn in Mexico, Missouri. (Yes, we're a little proud of him!)
Partnered with Jimmy's decades of "horseman's friend" equine sales experience, HELEN ROBERTSON employs her web-diva and organizational skills to receive and edit your entries, list your horses online with photos and video, gather and publish the horse's pedigree and show records, coordinate e-mail blasts, and then keep the office running efficiently during the sale. Afterward, it's Helen who handles the billing and consignors' payments, certificate transfers, and much more. Her lifetime of experience as a trainer, instructor, and association leader in the show horse industry enables her to put her wide network of resources to work for you.
Together, Jimmy & Helen bring a perfect blend of skills, experience, and dedication to each consignor or purchaser. Learn more about Jimmy & Helen's unparalleled experience with the show horse industry:
- UPHA Hall Of Fame (Jimmy)
- UPHA Shirley Parkinson Professional Achievement Award (Jimmy & Helen)
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OFFICE STAFF Our office operations of Robertson Equine Sales are designed to help you get checked in and checked out, quickly and efficiently. We're delighted to have Billie Noe, Germaine Johnson, Liz Pierson, Sandy Felty and others to assist you. |
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AUCTIONEERS
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We are very pleased to have Tom Biederman, renowned auctioneer from Lexington, Kentucky, joining us at the microphone. Tom is a third-generation horseman who was raised on High Point Farm in Springfield, Kentucky. High Point was a large Saddlebred breeding farm which stood such notable stallions as Starheart Stonewall, Starheart Peavine and others. Tom showed Saddlebreds for several years but instead of continuing the breeding/training business, Tom decided to become an auctioneer with an eye toward selling horses and real estate. Some of Tom's first jobs after auction school include bid-spotting at the famous Tattersalls sale and the Jim B. Robertson Sales in Lexington, all while attending the University of Kentucky. Since then, Tom has worked hundreds of horse sales all over the country, including working as an auctioneer for the oldest Thoroughbred auction company in America, Fasig-Tipton Co., for over 25 years and working for the Teater Family at Tattersalls. | |
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Joining Tom at the sales block is Jim Price, CAL-GRI. Jim represents years of expertise in every facet of the horse industry, including breeding, training, showing, buying and selling of several breeds of horses. We're pleased to offer Jim's professional knowledge earned at horse auctions across the United States. Tom and Jim, collectively, have extensive experience in equine, real estate, personal estate and vehicle auctions, and we welcome them to our Robertson Equine Sales. |
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ANNOUNCER
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Peter Fenton, the popular voice of American Saddlebred horse shows, keeps our audience informed and entertained, both in the sales arena and throughout the grounds. His calm professionalism and insightful management of the sales ring are among his recognized and coveted characteristics. We are, indeed, very pleased to have Peter on our team. | |
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