Friends of the Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit

08/17/2026

Tack cleaning is not only part of a polished look but also vital for the function and durability of all our leather gear! Thank you Mary and Grace for keeping our boys looking tip top!

08/07/2026

A hot humid day makes for a slow sleepy day. Bonnie has the right idea catching a cat nap!

07/03/2026

05/20/2026

TEAM RPD PSA: SHARING THE ROADWAY WITH HORSES

Here in Rochester, we are proud to be a Right to Farm community, and horses are a big part of the character and history of our town. So if you see a horse and rider on the roadway, remember…this isn’t Boston traffic with someone yelling out the window, horses can spook easily and weigh about 1,000 pounds with built-in turbo mode.

✅ DO:
• Slow down when approaching horses
• Give them plenty of space when passing
• Be patient and wait for a safe opportunity to pass
• Follow any directions from the rider
• Wave politely with ALL your fingers

❌ DON’T:
• Lay on your horn like you’re late for the Daytona 500
• Rev your engine or blast music
• Speed past the horse
• Tailgate behind them
• Assume the horse understands traffic laws better than some drivers we stop…because honestly, that’s a close call some days

Remember, riders are doing their best to safely enjoy our beautiful town just like everyone else. A little patience goes a long way in keeping both people and animals safe.

Community Policing at Its Finest…now with horsepower.

05/05/2026

DCR Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit is hiring! Come work with our Patrol Horses in our historic stables in the Blue Hills Reservation (Milton, MA)

04/21/2026

Calling all college students! Summer internships will be filled this Friday. Send in your application to be considered.

04/20/2026

Duffy thoroughly inspected the leaf blower this morning...all systems go!

04/18/2026

Did you know that recreational land use laws were put in place to encourage landowners to allow access for recreational purposes, like horseback riding?

We are keeping the land use laws theme going with this week’s Fast Fact!

Make sure to click the link to learn more about the laws and protections put in place to keep both landowners and riders safe at 🔗 https://elcr.org/reducing-recreational-riding