Crude oil prices continue to remain over $100 a barrel in 2011, with resulting gasoline prices reaching $4 per gallon. It will be more important than ever to conserve energy and save fuel costs.
Crude oil prices continue to remain over $100 a barrel in 2011, with resulting gasoline prices reaching $4 per gallon. It will be more important than ever to conserve energy and save fuel costs. You can improve your fuel economy – as well as your safety and the safety of your horses – by following these simple tips:
· Drive more efficiently.
· Keep your vehicle properly tuned.
· Plan and combine trips.
· Choose a more efficient vehicle.
Horse owners can do their part to reduce their fuel consumption with practical travel tips that actually work.
The energy market is extremely volatile and could increase, putting additional strain on budgets.
USRider urges horse owners to take a multi-faceted approach to conserve energy and to lower their overall fuel costs while traveling with their horses.
Through its Equestrian Motor Plan, USRider offers nationwide roadside assistance especially for equestrians. The plan includes standard features such as flat-tire repair, battery assistance and lockout services, plus towing up to 100 miles and roadside repairs for tow vehicles and trailers with horses, emergency stabling, veterinary and farrier referrals, and more.
USRider offers these suggestions for conserving fuel while traveling. These tips work for most vehicles:
Vehicle Maintenance
Vehicle Operation
Vehicle maintenance and safe operation also helps the environment. A properly tuned vehicle with correct tire inflation, driven at the correct speed reduces the detrimental impacts automobiles have on the environment.
“Another tip is to lower your fuel costs by shopping around,” said Bill Riss, general manager for USRider. “Don’t wait until your tank is empty – shop for low prices.”
Numerous Internet resources are available to help in the hunt for cheaper fuel:
This website uses volunteers to report prices at over 100,000 fuel prices all over the country. Simply enter your ZIP code.
The website also works with ZIP codes and compiles information from other websites that track local prices.
Additional fuel economy tips are posted on www.fueleconomy.gov. This site also has links to local fuel prices and information about Wacky Wednesdays and other promotions.
†Additional information about air pressure: Underinflation is the leading reason for early tire failure – tires can lose up to 50 percent of their air and not look flat or low. Air pressure goes up in warm weather, down in cold weather – approximately 1-2 pounds for every 10 degrees of temperature change. Don’t forget to check spares on both your trailer and tow vehicle. USRider recommends carrying two mounted spares for your horse trailer. For trailer tires, the recommended air pressure is stamped on the side of each tire. For vehicles, air pressure recommendations are stamped on the vehicle door edge, doorpost, glove box or fuel door – and owner’s manual. Check the pressure when tires are cool – before you drive.
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