Started out with Hogan as normal today, intending to lead down the lane, and mount in the inclosure. We met his friend about half way, coming home, and it all went to hell in a handbasket. Got him about 20 yards, and he stopped dead. For 40 mins he tried to rear (trying to pull the reins so he could do it, but I didn't let him), tried to kick me with his front feet, would not budge. Finally got him moving by pushing him into a zig zag walk, and eventually straight. I normally mount inside the forest gate, but he was still being a jerk, so led him for about 5 mins, then headed home. If I'd got on, I would have lost the battle, as I was scared by this point. Farted about the whole way home, head shaking etc and I wanted to beat him senseless by the time I got back. (Obviously didn't!) I won in a sense, but it feels like a hollow victory. Maybe it's the spring grass, but I have to get a grip of this, it's the first time I've detected malicious intent, and I'm stuffed if I let him win. Any suggestions, other than murder, will be gratefully received.