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Republican congressman kicked by horse, breaks rib during farm accident
By Alexandra Koch, Kelly Phares
Published July 29, 2025
A Tennessee congressman is recovering after he was "accidentally" kicked by a horse over the weekend, breaking one of his ribs.
Sources said Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., is feeling "fine now," and there will not be any changes to his schedule.
"While working on his farm over the weekend, Congressman Burchett was accidently kicked by a horse," according to a statement from spokesperson Will Garrett. "He suffered a broken rib and bruising but hasn't missed a beat."
Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., was injured by a horse over the weekend. (Getty Images)
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Burchett told Fox News correspondent Chad Pergram that a horsefly landed on his horse's tail, causing it to get spooked.
The horse kicked Burchett in the chest "with both hooves," leaving him with a unique battle scar.
The congressman will continue with his normal duties as he recovers. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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"It’s a cool mark," Burchett told Pergram. "I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a tattoo."
While the congressman made light of the situation, he added the doctor told him he was "lucky," because it would have been a problem had the blow "been an inch-and-a-half higher."
The 60-year-old previously served as mayor of Knox County, Tennessee.
Doctors said Rep. Tim Burchett was lucky the kick did not injure him more severely. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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Burchett spoke in Maury County, Tennessee, on Monday night and has a full slate of district events throughout the week.
Burchett's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Fox News' Chad Pergram contributed to this report.
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