Leicestershire is legendary hunting country — Melton Mowbray has long styled itself the capital of foxhunting in England, and the Quorn, Fernie and Cottesmore packs all hunt across this part of the Midlands. That history has shaped a serious, horse-literate county where a produced, forward-going pony with genuine hunting or team-chasing experience is easier to find than in most places.
Grass here is famously good — Leicestershire pasture has long been prized for growing and finishing horses well — which is an advantage for condition but a real consideration for laminitis-prone native types, who may need their grazing restricted more carefully than the pasture itself suggests. Expect prices that reflect the county's serious equestrian reputation, particularly for anything with a genuine hunting record.