It's hard for the first month or so then it's like a second nature!
As for the saddle and bridle, I'm sure they have some saddle's that are vegan. But, if you already have them, I owuld keep them until you get there use. Most people keep their old non vegan items like wallets and wool socks, they just refrain from buying more.
[edit] Also, if you eat fish your not a vegatarian but a
petsicarian (sp?)
.