Mob mentality - good description!
When I was a kid we hunted every chance we could, Now there are very few hunts in this area.
I remember the Master telling me that if I needed a steam shovel blade in my horse's mouth then I better get one! I was riding a 16.2h grade gelding and was about 80 lbs. at the time. I never passed the Whips, but sure was close a few times!