Paget, say it ain't so! Clifton Promise tested positive for illegal substances?!

Depressing news I found this morning, that Clifton Promise, a three-day horse ridden by Jock Paget, has tested positive for a strong tranquilizer called Reserpine.

I was cheering for these two to win the Rolex Grand Slam this year, after their back to back wins at Burghley horse trials and Badminton horse trials. Clifton Promise will be banned for 2 months from competition pending the "B" sample. FEI will take the "B" sample for assurance on their decision, if this tests positive as well it is likely they will be suspended. Read more here.

To read more about their previous wins that they may have just blown (sad face) check out my previous September post.

Paget and Clifton Promise Burghley Horse Trials Show Jumping 2013

 

"I am going to need some of that coffee if you are doing to be sedating me." Pretty sure Clifton Promise said that.

Paget and Clifton Promise

 

Paget's Now Has An Official Chance to Win Rolex Grand Slam!

Johnathan Paget won the Burghley title this weekend on his horse Clifton Promise.  He is now aimed to win the Rolex Grand Slam, a $350,000 prize for consecutive wins at Badminton, Burghley, and Kentucky Rolex competitions.

He has 2 wins under his belt...will he be able to win Rolex Kentucky this spring and seal the deal? He probably has an excellent chance!

Paget wins from this weekend on Clifton Promise at Burghley

Photos from www.burghley-horse.co.uk

Read his rider's blog from the event here.

Paget wins Badminton 2013 on Clifton Promise.  Show Jumping video.

Paget wins Badminton 2013 on Clifton Promise.  Dressage video.

Learn more about Clifton Promise by checking out his bio and stats

Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials This Weekend!

Burghley Horse Trial is an International 4-star event held in the UK.  To find more visit http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk

Cross Country rounds can be watched here starting 07 Sep Saturday at 1:30p

Check out the cross country preview video here.

Rider's blogs, profiles, and event updates here on Rider's Blog

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Dressage results from yesterday, Friday. Johnathan Paget on Clifton Lush has the leading dressage score.  Check out photos here.

One of the cross country jumps, holy crap!