Pillen's office did not specify what injuries he sustained or how serious they were, but noted he was expected to remain in the hospital for several days.

Gov. Jim Pillen was recovering Monday morning at the Nebraska Medical Center after sustaining seven broken ribs and injuries to his spleen, a kidney and a vertebrae in his lower

Doctors say the 68-year-old governor's prognosis is good despite seven rib fractures, a minor fracture in one of his vertebrae and a minor kidney injury.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was hospitalized Sunday after he was thrown off a horse, injuring his spleen and fracturing a vertebra and seven ribs, officials said.

The governor is expected to remain in the hospital "for several days” following the incident, his office announced on Sunday, Dec. 22

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is hospitalized after he was bucked off a new horse Sunday. The accident happened when the 68-year-old was out with his family. Pillen was taken to a hospital in Columbus, Nebraska, and then transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, where he is expected to stay for several days.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was taken to a hospital Sunday after a horseback riding accident. Pillen was riding horses with his family when a new horse bucked him off, according to the governor’s office.