Asheville, NC - Piedmont Paso Fino Horse Association will celebrate the 31st  Annual Piedmont Classic at Asheville ALIVE 2013 at the Western NC Agriculture Center on June 20 -23, 2013. The Paso Fino Horse eloquently combines Spanish heritage and American tradition to present “Los Caballos de Paso Fino” – the horses with the fine walk. Voted “Best in Breed Competition” for 2010,  2011 and 2012 by
USEF (United States Equestrian Federation).

Asheville ALIVE 2013 promises to provide thrilling competition, fantastic entertainment for families, a state-of-the-art facility for riders and premium hospitality and enhanced benefits for Exhibitors, Spectators, Sponsors and Vendors. Asheville ALIVE 2013 promises to be an invigorating and refreshing show of the Paso Fino Horse Show schedule. Live webcast of event will be viewed by national and international audiences everywhere.

For over 30 years, the Piedmont Classic Paso Fino Horse Show has become the most anticipated and talked about events in the Asheville and equine communities.  The four-day competition features the best riders and Paso Fino horses from around the country, including past and present Grand National Champions competing for the prestigious honor of taking home the Blue Ribbons at Asheville ALIVE 2013.

The “Vendor Village” at Asheville ALIVE 2013 combines the arts, culture and culinary experiences of both the Asheville community and the Paso Fino horse community to provide unique shopping experience for all ages. Comprehensive marketing opportunities are available for Corporate and Farms through premier sponsorship packages and advertising. Asheville’s Signature Dinner Celebration will   be held on Friday, June 21, 2013 featuring exquisite Paso Fino Horse Exhibitions and a unique dining experience in the center arena.