Nobody wants to keep peeing on their saddle: Horseback riders & pelvic floor dysfunction.

Helping horseback riders with pelvic floor dysfunction keep their saddles & britches dry!

Nobody wants to deal with leaks in the saddle—especially on a beautiful (and expensive) custom one! If you're struggling with pelvic floor issues when you ride, you're not alone.

The Two Things I Would Not Do If I Wanted to Stop Peeing in the Saddle

Hannah* is a mom of two—her son is five, and her daughter is 2.5. She’s not immediately postpartum, but she’s still dealing with pelvic floor dysfunction.

Mounting up is the trickiest time for leaks, and she came to me because she was tired of worrying about her bladder every time she swung into the saddle.

Like many riders, she had been told to focus on Kegels and internal pelvic floor therapy. But here’s the thing: Kegels & internal work aren't your best options.

Why Traditional Pelvic Floor Exercises Might Not Be Helping

Many riders struggle with dysfunctional, painful pelvic floors, but it’s not talked about enough.

If you’re dealing with any of the following, your pelvic floor might not be functioning optimally:

• Leaking when you ride, mount up, or sneeze

• Hip tightness or pinching

• A wild or uneven urine stream

• Painful insertion (sexual or otherwise)

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And if you’ve only been told to do Kegels or internal PT, you might still be stuck with the same issues.

The 3-Step Approach for a Stronger Pelvic Floor & Dry Breeches

Instead of relying on outdated advice, here’s what actually helps riders stay dry in the saddle:

1. Breathwork for Intra-Abdominal Pressure Proper breathing supports your pelvic floor from the inside out. When you train your breath, you create stability in your core and relieve unnecessary pressure on the pelvic muscles.

2. Muscle Movement Patterning We retrain how your body moves so your pelvic floor engages naturally and efficiently—without over-clenching or working too hard.

3. Foot Tripod Activation Yes, your feet impact your pelvic floor! When your feet are properly activated, it improves stability all the way up your body and supports better pelvic alignment.

   
   

Even foot activation alone can make a huge difference in preventing leaks! Remember this photo? Those are your tripod activation points - use them!

Activate your tripod to help pelvic floor dysfunction!

A Simple Plan That Works—Even for Busy Riders

Look, I don’t have kids, but I see how exhausted and over-scheduled my friends with kids are. That’s why I’ll never hand you a complicated, time-consuming plan.

Instead, I help riders design a plan that fits their real life—even on the busiest days.

Even one to two minutes of breathwork in the carpool line or foot activation on the soccer sidelines can create long-term progress.

Want to stop peeing in the saddle? Let’s build a plan that actually works for you. Get in touch here!

*Name changed for privacy.