Lincolnshire is large, flat and properly agricultural — one of England's biggest counties by area but with a modest population, which means real distances between viewings, not unlike Devon's problem but without the hills. The Lincolnshire Wolds give some gentler, more varied ground, but most of the county is flat, open farmland.
That flatness has an upside: easy, honest grazing without the drainage problems of heavier clay counties, and generally more affordable land than almost anywhere in the south. It suits a family looking for straightforward, practical keeping rather than a showy competition scene, and the county's agricultural shows, including the well-attended Lincolnshire Show, reflect a genuine, working farming culture. Plan your day carefully if viewing more than one pony — Lincolnshire's roads are quiet but distances between Grimsby, Lincoln and Boston add up quickly on the map.