With the start of show season just around the corner, Lucinda Dyer, author of Eco-Horsekeeping: Over 100 Budget-Friendly Ways You and Your Horse Can Save the Planet, gives us the five easiest ways to stay green while pursuing blues.

1. Horsepool:
Next time you head out to a show, make sure your trailer is carrying a full equine load. Not only will you (and your horse) have company along the way, you’ll be sharing the cost of fuel for your gas guzzler and cutting down on air pollution.

2. Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated:
How simple is this? Inflating your tires to the maximum pressure recommended by the automaker can improve gas mileage by as much as 3 percent. And since tires can lose 1 to 2 pounds of pressure in a month, always check them before a long haul.

3. Slow Down:
According to the EPA, each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.24 per gallon for gas