Ask the Rabbi
- Shabbat and Holidays
- Actions and Appliances on Shabbat
- Games and Athletics
Question
Is there any heter for riding a horse on Shabbat?
Is it forbidden even in an open space with no trees?
If not please let me know why?
Answer
It's a rabbinic prohibition that can't be compromised. (Tractate Bitza 36b)

Amusement Park on Shabbat
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Av 5, 5782

Scooter on Shabbat
Rabbi Chaim Tabasky | 30 Cheshvan 5767

Soccer on shabbat
Rabbi Jonathan Blass | 30 Shevat 5763



