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26 March, 2004

Hunt: the Quorn has long been the premier pack in the Shires — which also includes the Belvoir, Cottesmore and Fernie — since Hugo Meynell perfected modern, fast hunting here in the 1750s

Country: a grass dairy country with hedges and stiff timber in vales of gentle gradients. The old turf and coverts laid out for hunting stretch between such towns as Leicester and Melton Mowbray over an area 28 miles east to west and 20 miles north to south. It is well foxed

Horse: a Thoroughbred or three-quarter-bred who can really jump and go out in front is required here. In many places, it is possible to take your own line across hedges, where a horse who will not turn from this is essential. Two horses per day must be taken to stay with these hounds

Best thing about the hunt: "The masters get on well and we have first-rate hunt staff. In difficult farming times, the farmers are very supportive," says Richard Hunnisett MFH

"I have never underestimated the pleasure I am allowed to have; I have seen Leicestershire at its post-war best," says hunt secretary Tim Hall-Wilson

Find out how Rory Knight Bruce gets on during his Leicestershire debut on the Quorn's final day of the season in the current issue of Horse & Hound (25 March 04