Jonna Aaltonen

Started: She began riding at age seven and took up Para equestrian dressage in 2023. (tamperelainen.fi, 02 Oct 2023) Reason: She began riding at a young age, and after developing myelitis her coach suggested she switch to Para equestrian dressage. "Yes, it was like learning to use the body again but it was really sweet when I got to the first international competition." (tamperelainen.fi, 02 Oct 2023) Ambition: To compete at the Paralympic Games. (tamperelainen.fi, 02 Oct 2023) Additional Info: OCCUPATION She works as a managing director at the Erkylan Kartanon Talli stables in Hyvinkaa, Finland. Previously, she owned a stable in Rajamaki, Finland, for 10 years and has also worked as a coach in the Netherlands. (tamperelainen.fi, 02 Oct 2023; erkylantalli.fi, 2020)