from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — Donald E. Mossbarger, DVM, 92, founder of Midland Acres of Bloomingburg, Ohio, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Jan. 1, 2015.

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Dr. Donald Mossbarger was the founder of Midland Acres in Bloomingburg, Ohio.

Midland Acres was originally established in the 1960s to supplement Dr. Mossbarger’s veterinary practice. Midland Acres has stood some of Ohio’s best stallions such as Speed In Action, Final Score and Nobleland Sam. Today, Midland Acres stands nine stallions, including the 2008 Meadowlands Pace champion Art Official and 2011 LBJ champion Big Bad John.

Dr. Mossbarger was a tireless supporter of the efforts to bring the Video Lottery Terminals to Ohio’s racetracks. He was a member of the Little Brown Jug Society and a past president and former board member of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association.

In 1994 Dr. Mossbarger was elected into the Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame and in 2014 he was selected as the 30th Little Brown Jug Wall of Fame honoree by the Delaware County Fair.

A full obituary and arrangements will be posted as soon as they are available.