Thomas Smittle, a native of Mehama, Oregon, born in 1970 to Jean L. Wood, a housekeeper of Blackfoot/Paiute descent, and Howard Smittle, a horseman and fabricator of Cheyenne/Euro heritage, embarked on a remarkable journey from his small-town Oregon roots to becoming a renowned horseman, clinician, and wild horse advocate.
Thomas's life was forever changed by his involvement in the wild horse program depicted in the 2019 film, The Mustang. This transformative experience led him to become a respected teacher of horsemanship and a passionate advocate for wild horses. He has worked closely with various organizations, including Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservancy, Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue, Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation, and other wild horse sanctuaries and rescues.
Thomas's expertise has been featured in numerous documentaries about wild horses, and he has a forthcoming credit with SVT TV of Sweden, scheduled to air in April 2019. This documentary/drama showcases Thomas teaching horsemanship to native youth and shares the story of how the same horse program depicted in the movie and horses profoundly impacted his life for the better.
Thomas resides on a small ranch near Custer, South Dakota, with his partner, Nicole Eller, DVM, and their five mustangs, eight rescued dogs and cats, and a small flock of chickens. With his acting debut in The Mustang, Thomas Smittle is now seeking an agent to further his career in the entertainment industry.
