Adventure & Exploration What is the connection between Hidalgo and Frank Hopkins? February 9, 2026 by Riding Hidalgo and Frank Hopkins are closely linked through the 2004 film "Hidalgo," which is based on the life of Frank T. Hopkins, a legendary long-distance horse rider. The movie dramatizes Hopkins’ participation in a grueling 3,000-mile endurance race across the Arabian Desert with his mustang, Hidalgo. While the film captures the spirit of adventure, the […] Read more »