R.T. Fitch
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.
“Last week’s win of the Belmont Stakes (Steaks) by American Pharoah left me with a felling of emptiness and and a sour taste in my mouth that I simply could not shake. The massive amount of press about the “World’s Greatest Athlete” winning the Triple Crown was both stunning and disappointing. Horse racing and those who make money whipping young horses down a dirt track was portrayed as the “Sport of Kings” while not one word was whispered about the horrific fate that befalls the bulk of the horses that are unfortunate enough to be involved in this cruel and abusive “industry”. And then out of the darkness arose a beam of light bringing with it clarity and sanity via the well chosen words of Kavitha A. Davidson. Her article on the subject, below, clears away the media hype and centers the spotlight back on the dying and smelly practice of horse racing. I formally tip my hat to Ms. Davidson for the breath of fresh air she brings back into the world of American Equine Welfare Awareness and highly recommend the reading of her thoughtful writing. With two rescued off the track TBs in the backyard, we want to thank her for her compassion and concern.” ~ R.T.
Story by Aaron Granillo as reported on KNAU Arizona’s Public Radio “A reader and fellow wild equine advocate brought this story to our attention and we definitely feel that it bears both repeating, here, and action taken upon. Please review the information at the bottom of the post” […]
By John Turk, as published on The Oakland Press “It’s ‘Feel Good Sunday’ and today’s tale simply warms the heart; that so many good people care…It’s all good!” ~ R.T. Miss Daisy is a mellow, easy going miniature donkey who lives in Independence Township. She has long, brown […]
By Phoebe Hurst as published on Munchies.vice.com “The decision to eat an animal you also enjoy feeding sugar lumps to may seem strange…” Few animal products are as divisive as horse meat. Britain might have eaten the stuff during both world wars and it may technically be a leaner […]
“It’s ‘Feel Good Sunday’ and with your permission I would like to share a short clip with you that has had me rolling on the floor. We are by no means endorsing the product that is being represented but I now know for sure that I have a […]
Posted on YourHoustonNews.com “As we Houston Area residents struggle to clean up from the historic flooding, some idiots have the time to use an innocent horse for target practice. For some men, there is no limit to the depth of their depravity…it sickens the stomach and saddens one’s […]
Story by Jonathan Lintner as published on The Courier-Journal A well-timed Twitter search this week led Florida-based rock band New Found Glory to save a Thoroughbred with the same name. Guitarist Chad Gilbert was perusing social media after New Found Glory announced a new tour and stumbled upon […]
By Carol Bradley as published on Fox News Opinions Forward by R.T. Fitch ~ Pres./Co-Founder Wild Horse Freedom Federation “Equine Advocates; I am well aware of the fact that this article does not speak directly to the horses but it is because of the horses that it speaks […]
Posted on National Parks Traveler “The burros have never had it easy with our government agencies…” A group of feral burros inadvertently saved the life of a hiker lost in Death Valley National Park by leading him to water. Park officials said the unidentified man set out for […]
by Amanda Uechi Ronan and published on Horse Nation “As a person who has enjoyed the company of many horses over the years, I thank heaven that I have never had to take one to war.” ~ General Sir Frank Kitson The first records of horses used in […]
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