Silsilah as-Sahihah 2077 — Animal rights

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Mu'adh bin Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Ride these animals while they are healthy, and leave them in a state of health and safety, and do not make them chairs (i.e., do not sit on them unnecessarily)."