Welding
What does MIG stand for?
Metal Inert Gas
What is the first thing we look for before helping someone who is sick or injured?
Scene Safety
What part of the foot acts as a shock absorber and pumps blood?
The frog
What is flux used for?
Cleans and helps solder flow
What does PEX tubing commonly require to secure fittings?
a) Nails
b) Crimp rings
c) Rope
d) Welding slag
b) Crimp rings
What is the material on the outside of a welding rod?
Flux
When do you apply a tourniquet?
Bright red squirting blood, not controlled by direct pressure
What tool is used to do the final shaping of the foot after a trim?
The rasp
How can you tell the joint is ready for soldering?
Solder melts by touching the pipe not the flame
Who is the best horse?
Elmer
Honorable mention Fred
Why should slag be removed between passes during stick welding?
a) To cool the rod faster
b) To improve visibility only
c) To help prevent weak welds and contamination
d) To reduce the weight of the project
c) To help prevent weak welds and contamination
During a wildfire evacuation, what is the best plan for livestock?
a) Wait until flames are visible
b) Move animals early before roads become blocked
c) Leave gates open and hope they leave
d) Keep animals tied individually
b) Move animals early before roads become blocked
What is the white line?
The junction between hoof wall and sole
Where do you glue a PVC joint?
Inside of coupler, outside of pipe
What brand of pearl snaps does Mr. Kyle wear?
Ely Cattleman
When taping threads why must you reverse the tap when it begins to get too difficult to rotate?
What are our 3 heat illness in the order of severity
Heat illness, heat exhaustion, heat stroke
What is a pocket of fluid causing immense pain to the horse called?
Abscess
Why are pressure tests important after plumbing repairs?
a) To clean dirt from the pipes
b) To confirm the system holds pressure without leaks
c) To increase water speed permanently
d) To cool the glue faster
b) To confirm the system holds pressure without leaks
What company donated the Ranch Hands tool box?
Knack
A student is welding on galvanized metal without ventilation. What is the biggest danger?
a) Rust stains
b) Electric shock from gloves
c) Toxic fumes causing metal fume fever
d) The metal freezing
c) Toxic fumes causing metal fume fever
During a disaster evacuation, why should halters, leads, and identification already be prepared?
a) To make animals look organized
b) To save trailer space
c) To reduce panic and speed up evacuation
d) To help animals sleep during transport
c) To reduce panic and speed up evacuation
What are the signs of laminitis?
Sitting back on the heels, thickening of hoof wall, rotation of the coffin bone or P3, and general lameness
An irrigation zone has very low pressure while the others work normally. What is the most likely issue?
a) The grass is too tall
b) A clogged filter, broken line, or stuck valve
c) The water is too cold
d) The controller battery is fully charged
b) A clogged filter, broken line, or stuck valve
What brand knife do I Carry
Benchmade 940 Osborne