Viggo Mortensen riding TJ the horse who played the title character in the movie Hidalgo on the red carpet | Horse Grapevine

“When you work with an animal day after day, you develop a relationship built on trust. You can’t fake that — on screen or off.” — Viggo Mortensen Viggo Mortensen is known for disappearing completely into his roles — from the stoic Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings to the rugged cowboy in Hidalgo. But behind his intensity lies a quiet compassion, especially for the horses that have accompanied him on those journeys. Over the years, Mortensen has adopted several of his equine co-stars, ensuring th

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