Gov. Jim Pillen (R-NE) will likely be spending Christmas in the hospital after being “bucked off” a horse on Sunday.
Pillen, 68, was horseback riding with his family in the Cornhusker State on Sunday when he was injured after being thrown off a horse, his office announced. He was hospitalized and is expected to remain at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for the next “several days” as a cautionary measure.
“The Governor was transported to Columbus Community Hospital and, out of an abundance of caution, was then transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. The Governor is expected to remain at UNMC for several days. The Governor is alert and is in continuous touch with his team,” the governor’s office said in a statement Sunday.
“Gov. Pillen and his family are very appreciative of the thoughts and prayers given to them by…
