On August 26, 2026 Windrush Farm lost a bit of its heart. Our beloved Mandy, “Amanda Carey
Hogan” passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family. They were her
greatest joy and she loved nothing more than spending time with them.
For over 50 years, Mandy was a cornerstone of Windrush. Standing shoulder to shoulder with our
founder Marj Kittredge, Mandy embodied the spirit of compassion, excellence and dedication to
our mission. She had a great gift of insight into what our horses, our students and us, needed at
any given time. Those of you reading this who knew her, know exactly what I mean. She could
read a room, a lesson, a conversation, and someone’s mood like nobody else.
Mandy found her calling early on and trained to become a certified therapeutic riding instructor,
ultimately devoting over 50 years to Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation, Inc. in North Andover,
Massachusetts. Succeeding Marj Kittredge, Windrush’s pioneering founder and equine industry
leader, Mandy took the reins of Windrush.
Mandy spent 20 years as the Executive Director focusing her efforts on building community, mentorship and specialty programs,
developing innovative programs such as Equine Services for Heroes and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and
Learning, hosting the Special Olympics, and leading the successful capital campaign that
permanently preserved the 198-acre property. It is the small daily miracles at Windrush that drove
her continued service—the moments where children trusted themselves and their horses, veterans
finding peace and joy in the saddle, and families sharing precious accomplishments. Mandy
brought the same level of devotion and attention to detail to various conferences, seminars,
advisory committees, and boards promoting the equine assisted services and the values that she
held highest. Recognizing her commitment, the Professional Association of Therapeutic
Horsemanship International awarded Mandy their highest honor, the James Brady Professional
Achievement Award, in 2019.
Through the depth of her care and compassion, Mandy changed the lives of countless people and
animals around her, whether they were students, families, colleagues, neighbors, all. She was
thoughtful and selfless in great and small ways; fiercely loyal to the people and causes she loved;
and always honest, even when it was difficult. She spent her life making the wellbeing of others her
priority. She did these things not for recognition, but simply because it was who she was. Mandy’s
strength and stoicism carried her through to the very end as she battled cancer, bravely pushing
through to spend meaningful moments with friends and family, sharing her love and wisdom. And
yes, a few beloved farm animals paid her visits in her flower-filled sunroom during her final days.
Mandy set a standard within our entire industry that upcoming horsemen and instructors will
continue to strive for for a very long time in their careers.
For all of us that want to honor her, remember her fierce advocacy for our horses, her steadfast
compassion for education, and her laser focus for her students. The following days and years will
bring extremely warranted, unending accolades of her excellence and accomplishments, but for
us, these are what we need to make sure we keep close to our hearts. She was a gift to us and a
blessing in our lives, and we miss her every single day. Thank you Mandy, for everything.