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.
by Gan Matthews WYNNEWOOD, Oklahoma — Garvin County authorities are dealing with the largest case of horse abuse they have ever seen after 85 horses were rescued near Pauls Valley. The horses, many of whom were in poor health, now reside at the Wynnewood rodeo grounds. Authorities said they […]
Sign the Petition and make the Calls, Today!! Cloud and the wild horses of Montana’s Pryor Mountains are world famous but fame it appears is not going to protect the herd from a drastic government round up planned to begin September 1st in their spectacular wilderness home. There […]
When people with disabilities ride a horse, experts tell us, the bond that’s formed can lead to positive strides in many other areas of their lives.
The RCMP and a Crime Stoppers film crew drove into the Alberta wilderness Tuesday to re-enact the unsolved killing of three wild horses this spring. In April, a pregnant mare, a stallion and a yearling colt were found shot to death near Sundre, northwest of Calgary. The deaths […]
Horse owners as well as individuals in the equine industry give this equine anatomy course a “thumbs up.” Registrants from all over the world are enjoying the opportunity to participate in the course which covers veterinary terminology as well as the equine skeleton and muscles.
Habitat for Horses could use your help Bonham, TX – With 76 horses rescued from a ranch in Denton County and 23 taken from a ranch in Fannin County, animal rescue groups are struggling to stay afloat. The Humane Society reported they are under a lot of financial […]
The impact of the recession and related downturn in the bloodstock market are strikingly reflected in the Jockey Club’s projection of the smallest registered North American foal crop in 32 years.
A Denton County rancher was released from jail Sunday afternoon after posting bail on a charge of cruelty to livestock animals after 76 of his malnourished Arabian horses were seized on Friday.
The Animal Health Trust (AHT) in Newmarket, England has launched a fund-raising appeal to pay for new technology that cures the most common form of blindness in horses.
Predatory horse slaughter trade losing it’s market? It’s out, it’s real, the document from the EU that lays down the rules and regulations for the importing of horse meat to European members is before your eyes in black and white. (Click to Read Document) There’s no more speculation, […]
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