Governor Jim Pillen-(R)-Nebraska. (Courtesy of Governor's Office)COLUMBUS—(KFOR Dec. 22)—Governor Jim Pillen was hospitalized Sunday, after he was injured when he was bucked off a new horse. According to a release from the Governor’s Office to KFOR News on Sunday night, Pillen was taken to a Columbus hospital and out of caution, then transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Pillen was horseback riding with family at the time of the accident. Governor Pillen is expected to remain at UNMC for several days. Officials said he is alert and is in continuous touch with his team.