Silsilah as-Sahihah 2082 — Animal rights

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Do not make the backs of your mounts like pulpits, sitting on them (idly). For Allah Almighty has subjected them to you so that they may carry you to a city which you could not have reached without great hardship. Allah Almighty has made the earth for you, so fulfill your needs upon it."