Newton County was well-represented in the 2015 National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) World Finals $2,000 Limited Rider Division in Fort Worth, Texas at the Will Rogers Complex Watt Arena as Covington’s own Jessica “Jessie” Hays and her horse “Clever Hickory Mate” left the event officially ranking third in the world. “I’d just like to thank my parents, Jamie and Julius Hays, and my trainer Trey Wilson,” Hays said proudly. “It’s very accomplishing.