“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

Viggo Mortensen - It should come as no shock to you that the star of “Lord of the Rings” is a skilled rider and horseman. Viggo played Aragorn in and spent a lot of time on horseback during that series. He was also the lead in “Hidalgo”, a movie which pretty much centred around a man and his horse. Viggo actually bought the horses he rode during both movies because he loved them both so much! #horses #ViggoMortensen #fblifestyle | Stable Express