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.
The Dodo Kids Blue Zeus and his wild horse family were chased from their home by a helicopter! Worst of all, Blue Zeus was separated from them and now he doesn’t know where they are. Just when it seems hopeless, a determined rescuer promises to help put his […]
By William E. Simpson II Far too many so-called wild horse advocates and nonprofits are profiting off the plight of our relatively few remaining wild horses in America. We need to keep in mind that there were 2-3-million free roaming wild horses on the American landscape in the […]
The Dodo Kids After Phoenix, a wild horse, became separated from his partner, Ghost – he was heartbroken. Would he ever see her again? Luckily, a heroic horse rescuer learned about their story and didn’t give up until they were reunited as a family.
The Dodo Kids “Pea the horse is small — VERY small! Small enough to play with dogs, and snooze in a lap. But Pea was actually born a little TOO small. He needed a lot of special care! Luckily, Pea’s mom gave him everything he needed: lots of […]
Wild Horse Fire Brigade Grass & Brush Wildfire Fuels are KEY fuels in the most devastating wildfires in forests & towns ~ Natural grazers create wildfire resilient landscapes & balanced ecosystems
Source: Dodo Kids Pete is a rescued zorse (part zebra and part horse!) who isn’t sure he’s ready for the rescued life. He doesn’t trust people, and as soon as he arrives at the rescue, he gets scared and escapes! Now his rescuer, Emma, needs to find a […]
Source: GeoBeats Animals “Great things come in small packages…”
By William Simpson II “To all of our loyal long-time SFTHH readers and supporters, This prologue has been a long time coming, and it is with a sense of overdue acknowledgment that we address you today. In essence, we have silently closed the chapter on Wild Horse Freedom […]
The Dodo Kids “Look who it is! It’s Alvin the mini horse! Alvin may be little, but he is fierce! He’s full of energy and is always trying to steal the spotlight. With that gorgeous hair, incredible talent and lovable charm, Alvin is the total package. And he’ll […]
by Robert C. Bauer, Wildlife Biologist “As stewards of the wild, we need to not see ourselves as above and separate from nature but intimately connected to it…” Wild horses and Burros and all that surrounds them, have had an emotional effect upon this nation, both in a […]
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