R.T. Fitch’s life has been anything but ordinary. Straight out of high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force Band during the Vietnam era, and while stationed in Hawaii, he spent weekends at Sea Life Park training penguins, sea lions, and whales. His path through life has taken many unexpected turns—including more than a few lessons in love—until meeting his wife, Terry, brought a lasting partnership and a shared passion for animals.
Over the course of his adult career, R.T. worked internationally in multiple countries, gaining a broad, global perspective that colors both his worldview and his writing. Now rooted in Texas, he and Terry live on a small farm surrounded by four-legged companions with paws, claws, and hooves. Together, they have devoted years to equine rescue and wild horse protection.
An ordained volunteer chaplain and professional Santa Claus for a local historical society—with Terry by his side as Mrs. Claus—R.T. brings warmth, wisdom, and joy to every season. His work reflects a life of service, wonder, and connection to both people and animals.
He is the author of Straight from the Horse’s Heart, a moving collection of true rescue stories and spiritual reflections, and Fangs of Light, a supernatural tale steeped in symbolic and metaphorical storytelling. The first in a planned trilogy, Fangs of Light blends myth and mystery to explore themes of identity, redemption, and the power of empathy—offering readers not only suspense and intrigue but a deeper look at the light and shadow within us all.
OpEd by R.T. Fitch ~ Co-Founder/President of Wild Horse Freedom Federation For the past several days I have watched the internet and main stream media light up and go cosmic over the disgusting murder of a much revered wild lion named Cecil. Although sickened and angry over this […]
By Paul Bowers as published in The Charleston City Paper Horse Ethics Meet Blondie. He’s a quiet, well-mannered Belgian horse who spent most of his first 12 years working in the fields of Ohio Amish country. Human employees of his current owner, Old South Carriage Company in downtown […]
By Domingo Ramirez Jr. as published on The Fort Worth Star-Telegram “There is no doubt he is our baby” DECATUR, TX – This Ricky Bobby is a real jackass. But the Wilson family just loves him. The Bethlehem donkey, almost two months old, is nearly housebroken. He sometimes […]
Chestnut foal has unique marking which runs up his left shoulder and neck It looks like an optical illusion but this chestnut foal was born with his own perfect white shadow. The unique marking is the profile of another horse which runs up his left shoulder and neck. […]
Source: Multiple “Below is an unedited article that has appeared in many publications across the country and beyond. The content, as usual, is riddled with bad facts, incorrect information and bombastic assumptions that all point to the demise of our wild equines for the benefit of special interest […]
By KARIN KAPSIDELIS as published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch “There’s something very powerful about being face to face with these creatures who are large and who mirror our energy,” Mooch, the 5-year-old mustang with the mischievous eye, was getting all the attention. As three teachers tried to coax […]
Source: Multiple “Harassing, capturing or killing wild horses is illegal,” The Bureau of Land Management is investigating the killing of a wild horse found dead from a gunshot wound in Millard County, Utah. A $2,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of […]
ABC 13 Houston CONROE, TX (KTRK) — New charges have been filed against a Conroe farm owner accused of neglecting more than 200 horses. Herman Hoffman and his wife, Kathleen Hoffman, face 17 new counts of animal cruelty. He also is charged with one count of tampering. The […]
by Kristin Froneman – Vernon Morning Star “Many have said they have never met a horse like him,” The Horse They ride as one down through the pasture to where the stands are lined up, waiting for people to bear witness. The rider jumps off and makes a […]
A candid conversation with Equine Advocates founder Susan Wagner on the issue of horse slaughter facing all equines from all walks of life and service. This is the 3rd episode of Real Horse Rescues in this series season premiere broadcast on ABC-WTEN. This show will air Saturday, July […]
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