Molly, taking your dogs out is not crucial. Being kind and spending a little time with them is crucial for both you and them...they need your companionship too. An early night snuggled up with them watching a film that will mean something to you, get them tears out or have some significance to you, the duvet time will help you all.

Horses again need your friendship. Im assuming you are in livery stables ( you are paying for the yard staff to care for your horse) so a visit for some hang out time is all you need to do.

Do you think your sadness will affect them? or are you attempting to withdraw from all contact with any beings?