Republican congressman kicked by horse, breaks rib during farm accident

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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 wearing a tan jacket in a room
Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., was injured by a horse over the weekend.

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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.

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Republican Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett
The congressman will continue with his normal duties as he recovers.

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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.

Tim Burchett
Doctors said Rep. Tim Burchett was lucky the kick did not injure him more severely.

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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