In Memoriam Margrit Wigger

July 18, 2003

Margrit Wigger, 44, of Spencerville, ON (CAN) unfortunately suffered a massive heart attack while galloping on the cross-country phase of Fox Hill Horse Trials, (CAN) on 29 June 2003. She received immediate medical attention, but an autopsy report indicated that she died instantly. The tragedy did not involve any obstacles on course and her horse was not harmed in the mishap.

Born in Switzerland, Margrit’s passion for horses lead her to Renroc
Farm in Spencerville, ON, where she worked for the past 23 years. She was
involved in every aspect of the sport from breeding and starting young horses to coaching riders and organizing local competitions.

The organizers of the Fox Hill Horse Trials will dedicate the Preliminary division to her memory and a Margrit Wigger memorial trophy will be awarded, in her honour, each year to the winner of the division.