‘Here’s the Deal… I Was Kicked by a Horse’: GOP Congressman Explains Broken Rib

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Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) announced on Tuesday that he was suffering from a broken rib after being kicked by a horse over the weekend.

“Since everyone is asking, here’s the deal: On Sunday, I was kicked by a horse,” wrote Burchett in a social media post. “Broke a rib. He didn’t like being bit by that horse fly, and my rib was collateral damage.”

The congressman continued:

On Monday, I traveled 3.5 hours to middle Tennessee. Attended 3 events. Got back to the farm at 2:30am.

Today, I was awake by 6am. Traveled to Campbell County. Attended 2 events.

It’s going to take more than a broken rib to slow me down. I sincerely appreciate everyone’s concern and prayers for a quick recovery.

Pray for our country.

Burchett also posted several videos on Tuesday, showing him at various events despite the broken rib.

“Campbell County, it is freaking God’s country, man. It is the best,” said Burchett in one video. “Food’s great and I was given an update on Congress and it was just wonderful. It’s always good to be home. Reminds you of what’s really important and Washington, D.C. is not what’s important, it’s the people back home.”

Just a few years ago, Burchett’s daughter was hospitalized after she was also injured by a horse.

“It’s unbelievable just how it all went down. A rope could have wrapped around her neck, could’ve been tragic,” said the congressman at the time. “I told my wife, I said, ‘Baby, count our blessings because she is alive,’ and that’s all we really care about. You know, she’s a tough little girl, she’ll be back on that horse.”