Motivation to work a horse

[Colouredhorsephotography]

Hi all not sure where this should go.
I have 2 horses that are on box rest. One has a suspensory branch injury and damaged tendon sheath who needs 30 mins a day walking only (it's healing) and my other one decided to split her fetlock open in the field which ended up needing staples in and box rest to allow to heal. Where do you find the motivation to walk the other for 1/2 an hour. I just feel so down at the moment. Things arnt going well 😑 any advice would be great and is appreciated from me and my dosy mares.

[gillwales]

Think of it as exercise for you. Add in the good it is doing your horse; plus the improved bond you will have with it. If you can come through all of this with a smile on your face then you know that horses should be in your life. If not then have a re-think. Obviously you cannot sell them on while unsound, however you may decide that horses are no longer for you. This is not a crime, either way I would consider it a positive outcome.

Sorry that they have injured themselves and I hope they both have a speedy recovery to full soundness.

[Colouredhorsephotography]

Hi thank you for your reply. I'm not selling them ever. They still make me smile regardless. It's just draining when they keep hurting themselves. But I'm sure it will work out all okay xx

[gillwales]

that's ok then Hopefully that will be your motivation x

[vickit]

Sorry to hear that.

Try walking with some music downloaded - something upbeat and dancy! You'll only need about 8 songs for 1/2 hour and it'll make you march along well, and you can sing along to your horse!!!

[Colouredhorsephotography]

haha brilliant idea thank you Vickit

[daisycutter]

Sorry to hear about your horses, it never rains but it pours.
what a good idea to do the music thing, just watch out for any traffic if you are walking her on the roads.
Just a thought, you could always take your favorite chocolate or sweets with you and look upon it as a little treat for you.
Hope all is well soon.