The Massachusetts State Police Horse Barracks in Concord, Massachusetts is a ranch that lodges horses that officers ride on patrol. An old farmhouse overlooks the pastures or paddocks where off-duty stallions and mares frolic.

Cars driving from Concord into Acton on Route 2 pass this beautiful scene. The Freeman Rail Trail foot bridge offers a grand view as well. In late March, as winter grass was just beginning to green, the horses were let out. I'd like to return when foliage is fully leafed.