Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hospitalized after he was ‘bucked’ off horse 

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was hospitalized Sunday after he was thrown off a horse, his workplace mentioned. 

Pillen, 68, was using on horseback with members of the family on Sunday when he was “bucked off a brand new horse and was injured,” his workplace mentioned in a information launch. 

The Republican governor was transported to Columbus Neighborhood Hospital “out of an abundance of warning,” then transported to the College of Nebraska Medical Heart in Omaha. 

“The Governor is anticipated to stay at UNMC for a number of days,” the discharge mentioned, describing him as “alert” and in “steady contact” along with his workforce. 

“Gov. Pillen and his household are very appreciative of the ideas and prayers given to them by Nebraskans and so they want all Nebraskans a really merry Christmas,” the discharge mentioned. 

Pillen was sworn in as governor in Jan. 2023. He and his spouse, Suzanne, have 4 kids and 7 grandchildren. 

Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-NE, wrote on X: “Nebraskans, please be part of Susanne and I in praying tonight for a speedy restoration for Governor Pillen.”