Mr. and Mrs. Ray Beech and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wiley are very proud to announce that the oldest and most historic sales facility, serving the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, is now under a new lease and new management. The Sale of Champions, affectionately known as “The Old Reliable”, will now be managed by Wayne and Freda Dean of Lewisburg Auction Company Inc,of Lewisburg, Tennessee.

“We are very excited to have Wayne and Freda on board to our brand new management team. They both bring us many years of experience in the walking horse industry and providing auction services” said Ray Beech, whose family has owned and operated this historic sale since 1962. “Wayne and Freda are one of the most respected stable owners and trainers in the breed, owning and operating Wayne Dean Stables for many years”. “Wayne has served on many boards of the industry, is a multi year board member of the Walking Horse Trainers Association, and Freda has been involved as a strong supporter and officer of the Walking Horse Trainers Auxiliary, and other industry boards”, Beech added. “This sale means a lot to our industry and a lot to Bedford County and we are proud to lease the facility and put this sale, that is so special to our family, in good hands.”

“Its an honor and a privilege to be a part of such a historic event, and use the back drop of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration to serve our customers this next Celebration Sale.” Says new sale manager Wayne Dean.” “ Three generations of my family, and three generations of the Beech Family are both deeply involved in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry and will be active, working , promoting, and operating this sale in our various roles.” Dean added.

Since 1962, The Sale of Champions has been held at its present location, at Whitthorne Street , Shelbyville Tennessee. The historic Celebration Sale is also adjacent and walking distance from this year’s 75th Anniversary Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration.

Dates and sale information will be published soon, for The Sale of Champions. Call Wayne Dean today for sale information and entry deadlines, 931.703.9547.