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.
Source: By Karrie Allen as published on the Chatham Courier For 2 years, but Equine Advocates president says, ‘we are finally on the road to a permanent ban’ CHATHAM, NY — Jan. 17 was a good day for Equine Advocates President and founder Susan Wagner and the hundreds […]
by R.T. Fitch ~ president/co-founder of Wild Horse Freedom Federation “The Numbers do NOT Add Up!” Tighten up your girth and grab a hold of your saddle horn, America, as this is going to be a real shocker. The official word is out (drum roll please); the Federal […]
By Pat Raia as published in The Horse “…two mature wild burros were found dead of apparent gunshot wounds…” The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hoping the public can help identify those responsible for the shooting deaths of two wild burros, west of Phoenix, Ariz. BLM Spokesperson […]
Range Update by Carol Walker ~ Wild Horse Freedom Federation‘s Director of Field Documentation “While the rest of us were snuggled up around the fireplace during the in-climate cold weather last week, WHFF’s Carol Walker was out in the Wyoming Desert attempting to make an assessment of the […]
By Andrew Cohen as published at The DoDo.com “‘Feel Good Sunday’ finds us sharing the thoughts of a friend, a friend not only to us but also to the wild horses and burros of the United States. Over the years he has written and shared his thoughts on […]
By Josh Long as published in Food Product Design USDA is prohibited from inspecting facilities for horse slaughter throughout the remainder of the government’s fiscal year 2014 Albuquerque, N.M.—An annual budget signed by President Obama has rendered “moot” a lawsuit challenging horse slaughter, a lawyer representing animal-rights groups […]
Guest Commentary by John Holland ~ president of Equine Welfare Alliance “…if there is one consistent theme in Congress, it is that they almost never do things the way they are supposed to…” This is part three concerning the omnibus bill. Part one, as many of you have […]
Source: Written by Sue McClure as published in the Tennessean “Tennessee is getting a reputation as being a horse abuse state,’’ A man whose name is synonymous with Tennessee Walking Horses says the inhumane practice of soring horses must end — or the walking horse industry itself will […]
By Carl Johnston as published on BBC “I am in no doubt that they were entering the food chain and being passed off as beef…” Thousands of tonnes of horsemeat probably entered the food chain in the three years before last year’s food crisis, according to a frontbench […]
A testimonial by R.T. Fitch ~ president/co-founder of Wild Horse Freedom Federation Thanks to many for the photos of Garnet The day started out as many others; up early, check email, write for the blog, hay the horses, let out the dog, feed the cats, make a pot […]
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