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: Equine Welfare Alliance, Wild Horse Freedom Federation and Houston’s KPRC News Horse Advocacy Groups Break Story of Illegal Houston Horse Meat Connection HOUSTON – More than one million pounds of fresh and frozen horse meat has moved through the Port of Houston since August 2012, according to […]
Equine Welfare Press Conference and Rally to take place during opening day of BLM advisory board meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City – The Cloud Foundation, Respect4Horses and Wild Horse Freedom Federation will hold a special press conference, during the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Advisory Board […]
by Debbie Coffey ~ Director of Wild Horse Affairs for Wild Horse Freedom Federation as published in the PPJ Gazette “Madeleine is banking on (and, will be cashing in on), the wild horses” Madeleine Pickens (whose organization is called Saving America’s Mustangs) plans an “eco-resort” called Mustang Monument, […]
Equine Welfare Alliance and Wild Horse Freedom Federation Investigation Report The amount and volume of Horse Meat running through Houston is Staggering Release Date: February 24, 2013 Report Date(s): 2012 – 2013 Type: Bill of Lading Data Objective | Content: Horse Meat Shipments through Port of Houston [TX] […]
Insight by R.T. Fitch ~ president of Wild Horse Freedom Federation “It’s All About the Horses” Today is “Feel Good Sunday” and historically we publish a story that is meant to recharge your batteries and build some sort of spiritual unity before we launch off into fighting the […]
By Kelly Ni of the Epoch Times Staff Health concerns raised over dangerous drugs American horses are sold to slaughter factories in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. Many are concerned that the slaughtered American horses, which were not raised for human consumption, eventually make their way into […]
Source: Janet Pearson as published in Tulsa World.com For a lot of Oklahomans, the undeniable horribleness of horse slaughter is reason enough to maintain the state’s ban on the grisly business. But of course, meat production is an inherently unpleasant undertaking. Which raises the question: Are there other […]
Source: Wayne Pacelle of the HSUS “The abuses of the horse meat industry are unraveling before the eyes of the world…” “he revelations about horse meat masquerading as beef products represent one of the biggest food scandals in recent years. It’s of keen interest to The HSUS and Humane […]
Source: Human Society of the United States “The European Commission must act quickly and place a moratorium on the sale of all horse meat products that originate from North America…” BRUSSELS – As the European Union grapples with an extreme and growing lack of consumer confidence in the […]
Ethically Challenged Politicians Fast Track Horse Butchering Legislation OKLAHOMA CITY – Two separate bills to end Oklahoma’s ban on the slaughter of companion horses slid with slimy ease through the state House and Senate, yesterday. The state Senate passed a bill 38-6 Wednesday, while the House measure was […]
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