Rep. Tim Burchett Hospitalized After Being Kicked By A Horse

This is the first time I’ve heard of this happening to a congressman.

Republican Representative Tim Burchett suffered broken ribs after being kicked by one of his horses.

The incident occured at Burchett’s farm in Tennessee.

The Hill reported more details on Burchett’s accident:

Rep. Tim Burchett is on the mend after suffering a horse-related snafu.

The Tennessee Republican was “accidentally kicked by a horse” while working on his farm over the weekend, according to his office.

While the 60-year-old Congress member’s injuries include a broken rib and bruising, press secretary Will Garrett said Burchett isn’t holding his horses when it comes to his work schedule.

The lawmaker “hasn’t missed a beat,” Garrett said.
“There have been no changes to his schedule,” he continued. “He spoke in Maury County last night and has a full slate of district events throughout the week.”

In 2022, Burchett’s young daughter was hospitalized after being injured on a horse.

“Count our blessings because she’s alive and that’s all we really care about,” Burchett said at the time.

🚨 JUST IN: Congressman Tim Burchett has BROKEN A RIB after being kicked by a horse.

But there are "no changes" to his schedule of district events, per POLITICO.@TimBurchett is a workhorse! Get well soon! pic.twitter.com/oDUSKbDsMG

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) July 29, 2025

🚨Just in: Tim Burchett speaks out after his horse accident leaves him with a broken rib:

“On Sunday, I was kicked by a horse. Broke a rib. He didn't like being bit by that horse fly, and my rib was collateral damage.” pic.twitter.com/sy1Wsq5Qh0

— The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) July 29, 2025

News Nation reported Burchett was hospitalized briefly after the incident:

The horse “accidentally” kicked Burchett as he worked on his farm over the weekend. Burchett’s wife drove him to the hospital and he was discharged the same day, according to the Washington Examiner.

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“He suffered a broken rib and bruising but hasn’t missed a beat,” said Will Garrett, Burchett’s press secretary.

“He spoke in Maury County last night and has a full slate of district events throughout the week. There have been no changes to his schedule.”