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Wyoming Cutting Horse Association
MEMBER PROFILE
NAME: Elizabeth
Dixon Talermo (Betsy)
BIRTHPLACE: Virginia Beach, Virginia
OCCUPATION: Owner of Jackson Hole Clothiers established in
1982
CHILDREN: Emilie Dixon Talermo is 19 years old. Pretty Emilie
is her mothers pride and joy. She is attending her first year at CU
in Boulder Colorado. Brilliant son Ryan is 27 years old, lives as
works in Jackson as a mechanical engineer as looks forward to
completing his MBA sometime in the future. Beautiful Mamma Yvonna is
married to Justin Watsabaugh, lives in Bondurant, and is very busy
with young sons Carter and Taylor. Justin has small construction
business and Yvonna works hard selling insurance at Farm Bureau. I
am honored and proud to have had a part in raising these wonderful
people.
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Jackson, Wyoming
WCHA MEMBER SINCE: 2003
NCHA LIFETIME EARNINGS: $27,251.27
How many years have you been involved with horses? Horses
have always been an important part of my life. Receiving my first
horse for my 7th birthday growing up in Rancho Santa Fe, California
got me off to a wonderful start. I rode English and competed at some
low level Hunter Jumper classes. Spending those elementary years
summers at my Grandmother's dude ranch in Jackson Hole, I would
shift from English girl to cowgirl. Long story short...there have
only been two times i didn't have a horse in my life. Horses have
given many different gifts in the many different stages of life.
When I had a young family and new struggling business riding was my
quiet time to balance and reflect. I still find this bliss on the
trail and need the balance in my life...but have become very excited
and enamored with cutting horses and the thrill of competition.
How did you first become interested in cutting? With Jamie
Saycocie and Jamie Cline in the neighborhood and more time on my
hands, the Jamie's encouraged me to go to Steve James in Daniel,
Wyoming to experience "the thrill" one spring day. I believe his
name was Harry and he felt very quiet and reserved as we waited to
see the cows. With wonderful encouragement from Steve and lots
laughter, hooting and hollering I knew I was hooked and must learn a
lot more.
What year did you start cutting? 2003
Who has most influenced you and why? Big Question!!! Mel Dahl
has been "THE BOSS", always believed in me and taught me well. Being
one of the best friends I am so grateful to have, was just the
fluff. Steve James has always tried his best with me. Chickory Pep
and Brian Anderson had lots of lessons for me. Justin Johnson never
ever gave up on Hollidocs Sassy Sug and I and is voice of calm to me
in the corner. Mark Bernhardt was patient and caring with me and my
expanding brood. Karla Camp came in to bolster the self esteem with
style and grace. And then poor Les Bates without much knowledge got
me with his protégé Somebody's Smart Talk. Many miles later and lots
of high level cutting we watched at PCCHA in Paseo Robles this last
fall. He as well had lots of lessons for me. Lucky for him he is ten
hours drive from me or I'd drive him nuts. I am committed to my
studies and am grateful for all the teachers, but please don't be
mistaken, I live in Jackson and live at Mel's each and every winter
and visit bi-weekly all summer...happily. Thanks also to the
“cheering section extraordinaire” – Muffy, Kristen & Jamie.
What do you feel is your greatest accomplishment in cutting?
Winning my first buckle in 2007. Non-Pro Champion for Wyoming on my
project child (sometimes witch) Hollidocs Sassy Sug. Starting on
Mel's protégé Bob Acre Knobby as a 3 year old. Getting Chickory Pep
loped down. Placing 3rd in PCCHA Gelding Futurity Stakes on new
handsome boy, Somebodys Smart Talk.
Tell us about your first cutting horse. I purchased Bob Acre
Knobby from Dick Mulligan with payment plan. He was young and I
could have been called dumb, but we persevered and showed them all.
I was so lucky to have such a mellow minded athletic dude. Must
thank Terry Judd and of course Mel Dahl for their great influences
here.
Tell us about your favorite cutting horse and any quirks or funny
stories about it. Favorite...guess I have four. Funniest story
may have not been so funny. Sassy and Betsy become famous at running
off and then rearing ALL the way and taking a few steps. Oh yes, I
remember sharpening up for Western Nationals at Steve James and him
yelling at me to quit falling forward...me and my broken ribs got
wrapped up on our way to Ogden. I just had to hang up with my bra on
the horn one more time to try and get over that bad habit.
What is your favorite cutting and why? Western Nationals and
PCCHA Futurity. Love the level of competition and can't imagine I am
there and possibly have a chance.
What other horse disciplines have you been involved in? I
have started a few horses from the bottom up. Very satisfying . Did
it, over it. I even took a couple years worth of training for the
mounted police. Imagine I had to fail something at the end so I
wouldn't have to ride around town square following the law. Enjoyed
a couple pack trips and love Thermopolis Outlaw Trail and couple
years with Emilie and mother Ty.
What do most people not know about you? Not much...if you
care to know I would most likely tell you...maybe even if you didn't
care. Ok, my Father is a Rhode Scholar.
What other hobbies do you have? Love to travel and have been
fortunate to have seen a lot of our world. Professional shopper.
Water skiing. Enjoy my beautiful surroundings.
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