Student Tribune
Thank You, From MCC's Sustainability Steering Committee
For all who contributed socks to Jim Downer's 'Living Lab,' and
rehabilitation facility--thank you. By improving the lives of the horses
entrusted to his care, our community becomes a much better place. This
seemingly small gesture of providing preventative care for these animals goes a
long way in improving all our lives.
"Something amazing occurred six-thousand years ago when the horse became our
partner in building civilization, says Downer. The equine's intelligence,
speed, and power gave us an entirely new approach to nearly everything
associated with community,--distance travel became possible while art and
culture began to spread..."
"Since then their impact on our daily lives has become ubiquitous and vastly
understated. The role of the horse in transforming communities,--at it's best,
has been and is a symbiotic one. When an eight foot tall, thirteen hundred
pound being, who possesses unearthly speed and strength accepts you as a
trusted family member,--it changes you in inexplicable ways. To be a part of
that relationship is life affirming."
As MCC Values Stewardship, we are accountable to our stakeholders for
responsible management of the human, fiscal, physical, and environmental
resources and information entrusted to us. In no small way, even an old sock
can save a life.
Again thanks to everyone who has contributed.
Downer, James
Visual and Performing Arts
12/14/2017