Olivia Wilde was nearly 'pulverized' in horse stampede
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Key Points:
- Olivia Wilde revealed on the "Armchair Expert" podcast that she nearly died in a horse stampede while filming the 2011 western "Cowboys & Aliens," but co-star Walton Goggins saved her by positioning his horse to shield her from the oncoming herd.
- Wilde described the accident occurring during a high-speed desert gallop when her horse jumped a six-foot ditch and bucked her off, leaving her vulnerable as 40 horses thundered behind her.
- Goggins' quick thinking and expert riding skills prevented a fatal accident by diverting the stampede around Wilde, an act she called heroic and life-saving.
- Wilde also praised co-star Paul Dano for his kindness early in her career when she was a casting intern, highlighting their positive working relationship on the film.
- The incident underscored the risks of Western-style horse riding, which Wilde was less experienced with compared to her usual English riding style.
