Registered Name: Britangela (VA-bred)
Breed: Thoroughbred (TB), Bay Mare
Foaled: March 20, 2000
Pedigree: Brogan – Vitangela, by Cormorant

Britangela is a Virginia-bred Thoroughbred whose life reflects the durability, heart, and quiet wisdom that only time can bring.

Foaled in 2000, Britangela represents a generation of Thoroughbreds whose stories extend far beyond the racetrack. She came to Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue from Duffy Smith’s farm in Pleasant Valley, beginning her next chapter rooted in safety, care, and permanence.

Britangela was bred by Dr. William Raymond Smith and Lee Ann Smith, whose program produced a mare with lasting strength and presence. While her later racing connections are no longer listed, her value has never been defined by statistics alone.

Now in her senior years, Britangela enjoys a life centered on comfort, routine, and gentle connection. She carries herself with the calm confidence of a horse who has seen much and asks little. Whether standing quietly in the pasture or interacting with visitors, she offers a steady, grounding presence—one that reminds us that aging horses deserve not only care, but reverence.

At LOHR, Britangela lives free from expectation, pressure, or performance. Her days are filled with good nutrition, attentive veterinary and farrier care, and the peace of knowing she is home.

Britangela’s story honors the full arc of a Thoroughbred’s life—and reflects our commitment to providing lifelong sanctuary, dignity, and compassion.