“I grew up with horses when I was a kid in Argentina. I like them. I respect them. I'm careful around them. You never know what they're going to do. They're endlessly interesting. I've had some good acting partners that were horses over the years.”

Viggo Mortensen is a Danish-American actor and writer. He gained prominence for his role as Aragorn in *The Lord of the Rings* trilogy, blending physicality and depth in fantasy storytelling. Beyond acting, he’s known for his thoughtful reflections on art, nature, and the craft of performance.