nebraska gov jim pilen He was hospitalized after he was hit by a horse he was riding on Sunday, according to a statement from his office.
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Pilen was riding a new horse with members of his family, his office said.
The 68-year-old Republican was taken first to Columbus Community Hospital and then, “out of an abundance of caution,” to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, his office said.
Pilen's office did not say what injuries he suffered or how serious they were, but said he was expected to remain in the hospital for several days.
“The governor remains alert and is in constant touch with his team,” his office said.
Pilen is currently in his first term as governor, having been elected in 2022 after former Governor Pete Ricketts was term-limited. Pilen appointed Ricketts to the US Senate to fill the vacant seat. Ben Sasse resigns To become president of the University of Florida.