
I’m Melissa — the heart behind Saddle Up Mama.
I’m a wife, mama to five wild and wonderful kiddos, horse lover, and a big dreamer with a deep love for the western lifestyle. While we don’t live on a full-blown ranch yet, we’re building our life around faith, family, and the kind of grit that runs deep in the heart of every ranch mama.

Through this blog, I share real-life stories, tips for homesteading, family-friendly ranch-style meals, gardening ideas, and inspiration for living a Western mom life — whether you’re already out on the land or just dreaming of wide open spaces. My hope is to encourage other women who are walking the same dirt-road path: raising babies, working hard, and staying grounded in what matters most.
If you’ve ever felt like you were made for more than the chaos of the modern world — maybe something slower, simpler, and a little dustier — you’re in the right place.
Saddle up, Mama. Let’s do this together.
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