Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee has taken quite the unexpected hit on the farm.
Over the weekend, while tending to farm duties, Burchett was kicked by a horse, suffering a broken rib and bruising, an incident he confirmed on social media this week, as the Daily Caller reports.
Now, if you think a little kick would sideline a tough conservative like Burchett, think again.
Farm work turns painful
Burchett’s ordeal unfolded over the weekend when he was working on farm tasks, only to find himself on the wrong end of a horse’s hoof.
The impact left him with a fractured rib and some noticeable bruising, a painful reminder that even the most grounded among us aren’t immune to nature’s unpredictability.
As Burchett himself quipped, “He didn’t like being hit by that horse fly, and my rib was collateral damage.” Well, turns out even a horse has its limits when it comes to pesky flies — and Burchett paid the price.
Burchett updates constituents
On Tuesday, Burchett took to social media to share the news of his injury, keeping his constituents in the loop with his trademark candor.
His office had earlier informed The Hill that the congressman was “accidentally kicked by a horse,” a statement that underscores this wasn’t some rodeo stunt gone wrong but a genuine mishap.
Still, you’ve got to admire the grit of a man who doesn’t let a broken bone stop him from speaking out on the issues that matter to Tennesseans.
Schedule adjustments made
Despite the injury, Burchett’s press secretary, Will Garrett, insisted that the congressman’s schedule remains unchanged, noting, “He spoke in Maury County last night and has a full slate of district events throughout the week.”
That’s the kind of dedication you’d expect from a representative who is all about putting constituents first, even if his ribcage is screaming otherwise.
Yet, in a bit of a twist, a source familiar with the matter revealed that Burchett did reschedule a planned appearance on The Hill’s “Rising” for Wednesday, suggesting that even the toughest cowboys need a breather now and then.
Family history of injury
This isn’t the first time Burchett’s family has faced the hazards of horseback activities, as his young daughter suffered a serious injury in a riding accident back in 2022 that led to hospitalization.
Reflecting on that tough moment, Burchett told WBIR Channel 10, “Count our blessings because she’s alive and that’s all we really care about.” That’s a father’s heart speaking, putting family above all else in a way that resonates with any parent.
In the same interview, he added, “She’s a tough little girl — she’ll be back on that horse.” Now, if that doesn’t show the resilience of the Burchett clan, I don’t know what does — though one might wonder if they’ll think twice before saddling up again.
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