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.
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.
Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation and influence government response.
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