Terrifying moment out-of-control pit bull attacks horse as onlookers try restrain it

dailystar.co.uk:

dog has been filmed savagely attacking a horse at a busy public park, while shocked onlookers desperately tried to restrain it.The horse and its handler were walking around the dedicated horse track in Centennial Park, Syndey, Australia on Saturday (July 30) when the incident occurred.In a video of the incident, the large white pit bull, which wasn't restrained by a leash, was filmed circling the large animal before making several attempts to launch itself at it. READ MORE: Guard dog refuses to do his job as he hilariously lays down next to cuffed dealersShocked spectators unsuccessfully tried to grab the dog as the horse attempted to avoid the dog by moving in circles - narrowly trampling it before trying to kick it.

The woman who recorded the clip was years yelling, “F**king hell. Oh my god" as the incident continued to escalate.Eventually, the dog was captured by its owner, who managed to clasp it by the collar before exiting the park.

Posting the clip to Facebook, the witness wrote: "A pit bull off-lead with two owners unable to control it as it was intent on attacking the horse After the incident the two owners walked off with no apology or details, and got into a car.“All dogs need to be on a lead and owners responsible when their dog attacks others.”The footage received more than 300 comments from locals who were horrified that the animal had been left off its leash.

One user said: "So many things that could have gone wrong there – helpers could have been kicked in the head trying to grab the dog.