Overview

• Ranji was initially turned away by the Indian Army due to his small build and a botched eye operation before being adopted by Hooda.
• Despite multiple bouts of laminitis, the horse made remarkable recoveries with dedicated grooming and veterinary care.
• Ranji’s playful, free-spirited nature led him to escape stables repeatedly and endeared him to those around him.
• As a skilled show jumper, he carried Hooda to several medals and earned acclaim for their partnership.
• In his Instagram post, Hooda highlighted Ranji’s fighting spirit and even his last-night attempt to leap from his stable.