There is a long history of the involvement of animals for tourism purposes in circuses, zoos,
fairs, ecotourism and wildlife tourism, using animals as the prime focus of their experience …

Leisure is a multispecies practice. From the excitement and close interaction of human and
horse tackling a show jumping course, to the joy and playfulness of a child throwing a ball …

Purpose Horse-based tourism stands at the intersection of cultural heritage, leisure
activities, and eco-friendly travel, captivating enthusiasts and researchers alike with its …

While there has been increasing interest in the human-animal leisure intersection in recent
times, leisure still largely remains human-centric or focussed. Much remains to be explored …

Animals are defined by humans (Hart, 2003; Young & Carr, 2018). At a basic level, animals
are only named because humans have named them. For example, a bear does not see itself …

The contemporary era's awareness of the sentience of multiple species results in an
acknowledgement that both humans and nonhuman animals are important contributors to …

This paper seeks to bring into the light of academic debate the position and experiences of
disabled animals within leisure, to encourage academics, the leisure industry, and society in …

In this chapter, the author discusses the position and importance of freedom to
conceptualisations of leisure, recognising that while leisure includes issues of non-work …