It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, saw a man leading a sacrificial camel. He said, "Ride on it." The man replied, "It is for sacrifice." The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, "Ride on it," and the second or third time he said, "Woe to you."

Abu Zubair says: I heard from Sayyiduna Jabir bin Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him), and he was asked about riding the sacrificial animal. He said: When you are in need (and cannot find another ride), then ride it in such a way that you do not cause it harm.