Viggo Mortensen, John Fusco bring ‘Hidalgo’ home
American Paint Horses ride into hearts
of leading Hollywood actor and screenwriter

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	Viggo Mortensen and “TJ,” one of five Paints starring in Hidalgo, bonded during extensive filming on the movie. The two were inseparable during the Hollywood premiere of the film on March 1. Mortensen now owns the horse. (APHA photos/Jerry Circelli) Hirez JPEG (1.31 mb)
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The Hollywood press was in for a treat when Viggo Mortensen showed up with his American Paint Horse “TJ” during the world premiere of Hidalgo on March 1. Mortensen jogged the horse down Hollywood Boulevard and onto the red carpet in front of the El Capitan Theatre, where the premiere was held. (APHA photos/Jerry Circelli) Hirez JPEG (2.49 mb)

Hidalgo is all aglow along Hollywood Boulevard. (APHA photos/Jerry Circelli) Hirez JPEG (1.91 mb)

Renowned horse trainer Rex Peterson, left, was head wrangler on Hidalgo. He was assisted by Kevin Manning at the premiere. Peterson was instrumental in selecting five registered American Paint Horses for the film. Peterson trained all five horses, including “TJ,” shown here at the world premiere of the film at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. (APHA photos/Jerry Circelli) Hirez JPEG (1.76 mb)