Bridlewood Farm stallion Black Mambo had to be humanely euthanized on Wednesday, Dec. 9th after suffering from a severe case of EPM. He was 10.

“Black Mambo contracted EPM in June of this year. From Day 1, an aggressive treatment program was administered to combat this insidious disease. Although he fought valiantly, he was not able to recover from the damage that the parasite caused. In my entire career, I have never seen a horse so affected by this condition,” said George G. Isaacs, Bridlewood general manager.

“I would like to thank Dr. Corey Miller, Dr. Bob Bloomer and Dr. Kent Cantrell for their efforts in trying to save him. We’re very saddened by his passing and our hearts go out to all involved,” added Isaacs.

A stakes-placed performer by Kingmambo, Black Mambo currently sits No. 2 on the Florida Second-Crop Sires List with earnings of $1,196,779 in 2009. He has sired 40 winners this year to date, including multiple stakes winner Big Push.