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What's Up Yuma? Radio - Kara Helton of Saddles of Joy, Inc

By Jonny Porter,

Victor Calderón

Published March 2, 2026 at 12:45 PM MST

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Kara Helton is a key leader at Saddles of Joy, Inc., a Yuma-based nonprofit using the power of horses to help individuals with physical, emotional, and developmental challenges. Through therapeutic riding and equine-assisted programs, Saddles of Joy creates confidence, connection, and real-life breakthroughs for riders and their families. Kara joins us to talk about the mission, the horses, the impact, and how the community can support this life-changing work right here in Yuma.

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Victor Calderón

Victor is originally from West Sacramento, California and has lived in Arizona since 2012. He began his print journalism career in 2004 following his graduation from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Victor has been a reporter for the following daily newspapers: The Monterey County Herald, The Salinas Californian and the Reno Gazette-Journal, where he covered stories including agriculture, education and Latino community news. Victor has also served as a local editor for Patch, a national news organization with hyperlocal websites, in Carmichael, Calif. in the Sacramento area. He also served as the editor for The New Vision, the newspaper for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, which includes Yuma and La Paz counties. Victor lives in Yuma. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends and following most sports.

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