A Cowgirl's Playhouse! (Come On In)
Photo at right: My "cowgirl playhouse" is about the size of a two-horse trailer (click to enlarge).Last fall, after selling a yearling Western pleasure prospect, I used the proceeds to buy something utterly frivolous--a vintage travel trailer that's basically a cowgirl's playhouse on wheels. And of course, wouldn't you know it, camping weather more or less disappeared right about the time I got my private little palace home, and still hasn't come back. (We've had daily snow squalls for the better part of a week.)
But on Friday, I decided I'd waited long enough to try 'er out. So I stowed two Schipperkes and some overnight goodies in the trailer, hooked up, and drove south of here for an overnighter with Riley. I got there in time to park by the barn and work my horse before dark; then I rode him again before coming back home Saturday morning.
Photo at right: Inside my little bunkhouse on wheels (click to enlarge)My overnight domain had everything I needed to be comfortable and cozy--heater, coffee pot, fridge, stove, lights, tunes, featherbed, even wireless Internet. With both dogs on the bed, and May's "hot copy" issue of Horse & Rider to read, I fell asleep listening to snow pellets ping off the roof of my bandanna-bedecked boudoir. And enjoyed the heck out of the whole experience.
When it comes to rolling stock--it's not just boys who have toys!
posted by Juli Thorson @ 7:54 PM
16 comments
16 Comments:
Very cute little place on wheels. I love it. Thanks for showing it off and I hope you get a chance to use it more this year.
Erin,
"Little" is the operative word. But I guess that's where the cozy factor comes in.
And--it makes you appreciate your real house more when you get home, LOL!
Hi Juli,
Very cool! How do you tow your horse trailer when you take your regular trailer as well?
Looking forward to camping with my guys this year as well. The weather in Michigan was gorgeous today, so I think we're moving closer to spring!
That is so cute!! Totally cowgirl :)
Becky,
When my horses goes along, I stay in the horse trailer. It does not have a full LQ with appliances, etc., but it has extra large dressing room space and a gooseneck bed.
I took the cowgirl travel trailer TO the horse this weekend. He is at a training barn south of here.
That is soo cute! I'm totally jealous! I have been dying to go camping but my BF's idea of camping is the Motel 6....
I love the "old western" decor look... the bandannas, the gingham, the cowhide! It looks like what I always wanted as a playhouse when I was a little girl :)
CDN,
There definitely is an element of "playing house" with one of these trailers. Except in my case, it's more like "playing bunkhouse." Miniature saddle and all.
The saddle is a salesman's sample from the 1910s. My husband gave it to me for my birthday one year. It is accurate to the big saddles in every detail--just made smaller, so the salesman could get several samples into the trunk he took with him on the train for making calls on his route to small-town general stores.
Too fun! What a cozy little cottage on wheels!
So cute!
How did you get your blog listed on Equisearch?
Blessings,
Linda
The Mane Point - on blogspot
THE HOPE OF SPRING, at THE MANE POINT
Nickers--
I guess you could say I had help in getting the blog on equisearch. Horse & Rider, for whom I work, and equisearch, are both owned by the same company, and someone on the staff set it up the blog for me.
I know you can do an individual blog through equisearch, but I don't know the procecure for doing it.
That little camper is so charming...looks like just the perfect little cozy spot for a quiet night alone with a good book!
You did a great job on the fix up...very cute indeed.
Tracey
Oh my gosh...that is AWESOME! I LOVE it!!! How fun! Thanks for sharing!
Dana
SOOOOOOOOOO cute!! Love it!!
I dream of having one of these one day. Right now, as a family of 5, we camp in a fun little pop-up camper, but it's just big enough for the entire family.
When my birdlings fledge the nest one day, I'm going to find out about getting one of these just for me.
Any tips or ideas on brands and the best place to buy them?
Are there groups just for women and their campers to gather every so often, too?
~Lisa
New Mexico
Hi Lisa,
There is indeed a women's group of vintage trailer owners. I belong to it. It's called Sisters on the Fly, www.sistersonthefly.com. If you go to my June 08 blog archives, you'll find some posts from one of the gatherings I went to.
There really is no 'best' brand or place to buy a vintage trailer. With a vintage trailer, you're looking at something with 40 or more years of age on it, and each one is like a horse--an individual! They all have their quirks, and their pluses, and few are perfect when you find them. Keep your eyes peeled--soon you, too, will be noticing every little old trailer alongside the highway!
The brand that is most recognizable, I would say, is Airstream. I have more than one trailer, and my first one is a 32-foot Airstream Land Yacht. It's like a small house--in fact, we use it for a guest house on a lot near our cabin. I don't take it on trips, as it's such a big monster. The smaller trailer seen in this post is 13 feet, about the same size as a two-horse trailer. It's a lot easier to maneuver, park, set up, tow, and everything else. And, perfect size for one person and her dog!
The SOTF site has pictures of member trailers. They are fun to look at.
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