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: The Dodo “Today is the 2nd anniversary of the devastating flooding event brought upon Houston, TX by Hurricane Harvey. For us, it meant 20 feet of water in our back pastures, fencing down, gates washed away but a total of 1.5 acres did not flood and […]
By LOUIS SAHAGUN as published on The LATimes.com “It is one of the largest killings of its kind on public land managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management…” More than 40 wild burros have been found shot and killed along the Interstate 15 near the Nevada state line, Federal […]
An open letter from Charlotte Roe Wild Equid Partners and Friends, 1. Stopping the Path Backward: Very shortly, the Senate Appropriations Committee will consider funding a plan for the de facto extermination of wild horses and burros that the National Cattlemen’s Association and allies aim to ram through Congress. […]
by Suzanne Roy as published on The Sacramento Bee “The prospect that California mustangs could be sold for slaughter by the federal agency charged with protecting them has sparked widespread outrage…” Many Western states, including California, are debating how to manage America’s wild horse and burro populations. On one side, […]
Source: WITN.com “A veterinarian determined that his leg couldn’t be treated …” COROLLA, N.C. (WITN) – A wild horse on the Outer Banks had to be put down late last week. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund posted pictures to its Facebook page of Joaquin, who was a young stallion […]
Source: The Dodo “This week’s FGS installment is not about goofy, funny or silly things but instead it speaks to resilience, persistence and victory. A delightful story that will make your soul soar and recharge your spirit on this day of rest. Wrap your arms around life and […]
By Jill Croteau as published on Global News “The government is talking massive culling, that’s the word right now,” They roam the Eastern slopes in the Foothills of Alberta and many argue wild horses are part of the province’s landscape and deserve to be there, enjoying their freedom. […]
By Mark Price as published on the Charlotte Observer “Where’s that special sweet-spot? NOWHERE!!!” The wild mustangs that roam North Carolina’s Outer Banks have long enticed tourists, many of whom can’t resist the urge to try and pet the horses. It’s with those people in mind that the […]
by Patrick Springer as published on The Billings Gazette “I hate to see them go,” MEDORA, N.D. — Tiffany Craigo followed a familiar animal trail that winds through the Badlands, confident that it would take her to a favorite hideout of the wild horses she spends much of […]
By Sarah Moon and Hollie Silverman as published on CNN Horse trainers and track investigated after Santa Anita deaths Four horses have died in less than a month at a racetrack in California. The latest death was that of a 3-year-old filly named Bri Bri, the Del Mar […]
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