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.
As reported by Reno’s News 4 GARDNERVILLE, Nev. (MyNews4.com & KRNV) — The Bureau of Land Management is trying out a different approach to reduce the number of wild horses. The new pilot project is designed to lessen the number of wild horses roaming around the Fish Springs […]
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. (April 23, 2014) On April 21, 2014, The Cloud Foundation (TCF), Front Range Equine Rescue (FRER) and noted equine photographer, Carol Walker, Director of Field Documentation forWild Horse Freedom Federation (WHFF) filed an appeal in District of Columbia Circuit Court to US District Court’s November 2013 dismissal of a lawsuit against the Custer National Forest (FS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). “We brought the FS into the suit when they issued a call for bids to build the new fence in 2010, ” states Ginger Kathrens, Founder and Executive Director of TCF. “The fence threatens the survival of the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Herd by eliminating thousands of acres of vital late summer and fall grazing.”
Patricia Fazio’s letter to the editor of the Cody Enterprise “…some of the 41 horses involved are remnants of the Foster Gulch-Dry Creek Herd Area which was zeroed out by the BLM in 1987” To the editor: Concerning the recent article and editorial about the Big Horn Basin […]
Apparently, the definition of “wild” is to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as the definition of “is” was to former president Bill Clinton. When Clinton was asked about whether he had engaged in sexual activity with White House intern Monica Lewinsky, he stated, “There is no improper relationship.” Later when caught in his web of lies, Clinton verbally scrambled claiming, “It depends on what your definition of “is” is.” The BLM just recently rounded up and sent to slaughter a herd of wild horses that they claim are not wild because they were “descended from strays” and thus are not officially “wild.” As it turned out, Clinton did have a sexual relationship with Lewinsky and in the BLM’s case, the definition of “not wild” is sketchy at best resulting in the horses being slaughtered for meat.
Written by Mori Kessler as published at St. George News The court declared Bundy’s claims to be “without merit,” and that “suggestions to the contrary are entirely unavailing.” ST. GEORGE – It has been a week since the standoff between the Bureau of Land Management and the supporters […]
“Feel Good Sunday” by R.T. Fitch 61st Birthday does not shield Peeps from Fears of Being Eaten Click (HERE) to visit NBC Nightly News and to comment Peeps Through History Twinkie: Rest in Peeps Despeepable Congress Zero Peep Thirty Peepius Maximus Click (HERE) for more great Peep Shows […]
OpEd by R.T. Fitch ~ president/co-founder of Wild Horse Freedom Federation The entire situation was a perfect storm for “STUPID” I have tried to stay away from commenting, opinionating or postulating on the BLM vs Bundy fiasco in Nevada last week because, initially, I felt the BLM was […]
Connecticut politicians move to legislate the truth about equines Recent press reports indicate that the members of Connecticut’s House of Representatives want to make it perfectly clear that they don’t believe horses are inherently vicious; a definitive response to a recent Connecticut state court ruling. By a unanimous […]
Sources: Multiple, story by By MEAD GRUVER “How long does a horse have to live wild and free before it’s considered wild?” CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management rounded up a horse herd that roamed for decades on federal land in northwest Wyoming and handed the […]
CNN’s Jane Velez-Mitchell to be Keynote Speaker Wild Horse Freedom Federation‘s VP/Director, Debbie Coffey, to speak and present CHATHAM, N.Y., April 15, 2014 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — The 2014 American Equine Summit, which will feature presentations from some of the most prominent equine experts in North America, will be held […]
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