your labyrinthine explorations of things that concern you ethically are always impressive, Object. And yes I would love that saddle if you decide option one is where you need to be..;)
My morals are easily diluted into one simple concept. By the time that I die I'd like to leave the smallest possible mark on this planet.
It's for these reasons that I will not consider procreation, would never lapse to a diet including animal produce and do not believe in accumulation of anything that is not useful to me on a frequent basis. Minimal belongings, freecycling what is surplus.
It's not always the easiest way to live but it give me satisfaction knowing that I am capable of doing more than the average person.
Contrary to many vegans I know I do not take the upper moral hand. I make my choices and live by them. I would never expect someone else to adopt my ethics. Each to their own.