Galashiels welcomes Grand National winner Ryan Mania 9 April 2013 Last updated at 19:56 Grand National winning jockey Ryan Mania has attended a parade in his home town of Galashiels in the Scottish Borders. The event was organised to mark the young jockey's achievement in winning the race aboard Auroras Encore. His participation in the celebration was in doubt after a racing accident on Sunday. The jockey had been in Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary since he came off his horse at Hexham. But he was discharged just hours before the Galashiels event. As Mania left hospital, he said he remembers everything about the heavy fall. An MRI on his back and neck revealed he had a tiny fracture to his C7 vertebra as well as some soft tissue and ligament damage. Replay Earlier, he tweeted: "Delighted to be getting out today. Looking forward to getting home to see friends & family. Would also love to see GN2013 replay. In a statement, Mania's agent Bruce Jeffrey said: "Ryan feels fine in himself and he is up and walking about perfectly fine. In Galashiels, Auld Inn pub proprietor Scott Paterson said: "It is a chance for the townsfolk to turn out for our new national hero.