Starting / breaking
A thoughtful start under saddle, building from handling and groundwork through saddling, mounting, and first rides.
Horse starting & training · Owego, NY
A good start.
A stronger
foundation.
From groundwork to those first rides, I help horses build understanding, confidence, and the foundations they can carry forward.
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TRUST FIRST. PROGRESS TOGETHER.
STARTING / BREAKINGGROUNDWORK & HANDLINGPROGRESS AT THE HORSE’S PACE
The work starts here
Build the basics.
Make them count.
Every horse comes with a different starting point. The plan begins with where your horse is today and what you want to work toward.
Groundwork & handling
Work on leading, standing, responding to cues, and becoming more comfortable with the everyday steps that support ridden work.
Foundation & progression
Develop clearer responses, consistency, and confidence as the horse progresses. Goals and next steps are discussed for each horse.
About Megan Klett
A steady start.
A willing partner.
I’m Megan Klett, the trainer behind MAK Merit Equine Training, based in Owego, New York. With more than ten years of riding experience across multiple disciplines, I’ve found my focus in starting horses—helping them build a foundation from their first groundwork sessions through their first rides.
My experience includes starting horses intended for future race training, preparing horses for sale, and developing foundations for pleasure and recreational riding. I also offer exercising and conditioning, with work tailored to each horse’s current fitness, experience, and intended use.
My hands-on experience includes working with unstarted stallions and horses that are shy, nervous, or unsure of what’s being asked. I pay attention to the small changes: standing more comfortably, understanding a cue, or moving forward with greater confidence. Those small changes build connection and create a foundation for the next step.
My approach centers on clear cues, consistency, and a willingness to adjust. When a horse needs more preparation, I return to the groundwork and build from there. I want the horse to understand the work, with its readiness guiding the pace.
I travel to owners’ farms and work with individual horses or multiple horses at one location. Owners can expect honest communication about what we’re working on, what’s improving, and what still needs time.
Starting/breaking is my primary service, alongside groundwork, handling, exercising, conditioning, and continued foundation training.
The Meaning Behind MAK Merit
Merit means “the quality of being worthy of praise, recognition, or respect because of someone’s abilities, effort, or achievements.”
For me, that means putting skill, care, and honest effort into every horse I work with—earning trust and respect through consistent, thoughtful training.
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Meet the horse
Discuss history, current handling, temperament, and your goals.
- 02
Set the foundation
Build a plan around the horse’s starting point and readiness.
- 03
Work, observe, adjust
Track responses and progress, then choose the next useful step.
- 04
Keep you in the loop
Talk through what’s improving and what still needs work.
Training options
Proposed rates.
A plan that fits.
Choose individual horse sessions or an hourly farm visit. We’ll agree on the booking option, scope, and schedule before training begins.
$65 per horse / session
Focused work for one horse
Approximately 30–60 minutes of handling, groundwork, starting/breaking, or ridden work appropriate to the horse’s readiness. Preparation, tacking, and cool-down are included in session time.
The session ends at a useful stopping point for the horse; riding and specific milestones are not guaranteed.
Individual sessions available. For starting/breaking, a consistent schedule of at least three sessions per week is recommended. Training plans are agreed individually based on the horse’s needs. This is a recommended schedule, not a required booking minimum.
$70 per hour
Flexible time for one or multiple horses
Actual hands-on training and related handling time, with a one-hour minimum per visit. Time may be shared across horses at the same location.
Weekly and multiple-horse arrangements can be discussed individually.
THESE ARE PROPOSED RATES — NOT FINAL CHARGES.
Discuss your training plan ↗All prices and payment arrangements are proposals for discussion. Only mutually agreed terms apply. The booking option, travel charges (if any), and any additional work are agreed before training begins.
Getting started
First visit & payment.
Free introductory consultation — approximately 20–30 minutes
Meet you and your horse, discuss your goals, and look over the training space. No consultation or travel charge. Hands-on training and riding are booked separately.
Single sessions and one-time hourly visits
Payment is due at the end of the visit.
Other payment arrangements may be agreed upon in advance.
Recurring training with multiple visits per week
15% of the agreed weekly total is due before the first training visit and is credited toward that total. The remaining balance is due at the end of the week.
Other payment arrangements may be agreed upon in advance.
Additional training time and travel charges
Any additional training time or travel charges for paid visits must be agreed upon in advance.
Training at your property
Training Space
A secure, enclosed training area is highly recommended. If one is not available, a reasonably flat space with suitable footing is needed where an appropriate training area can be set up.
We’ll assess the space during the introductory consultation and agree on any necessary setup or adjustments before training begins.
Scheduling
Cancellations & Rescheduling
I understand that things can come up unexpectedly. Please provide at least 3 hours’ notice when canceling or rescheduling a visit. 24 hours’ notice is appreciated whenever possible. If something unexpected happens within that window, please let me know as soon as you can.
There is no cancellation fee.
Service area
Horse training in Owego, NY
& surrounding areas.
Megan Klett offers traveling horse training based in Owego, New York, serving Tioga County, Broome County, and nearby locations within approximately one hour of Owego. Starting/breaking is the primary service, alongside groundwork, handling, exercising, conditioning, and continued foundation training. Megan travels to your farm and works with individual horses or multiple horses at one location.
For paid training visits, travel charges and minimum bookings may apply and are agreed before scheduling. The introductory consultation has no consultation or travel charge.
Let’s start a conversation
Tell me about
your horse.
Share a little about your horse, where you’re located, and what you’d like help with. We can discuss whether the work and arrangement are a good fit.
- Age and current training or handling
- Your main goals and any concerns
- Location, facilities, and number of horses
Contact Megan Klett(607) 341-9718Call, text, or email to discuss training.
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What about rates and scheduling?
Proposed options are $65 per horse/session or $70 per hour, with a one-hour minimum for hourly visits. Scope, availability, travel, and payment terms are agreed before work begins.