Kontio, who is based in Switzerland, is the current number 93 of the world. This season she had several international top three ranking. Besides that, she also won the CSI3* Grand Prix of Selva di Val Gardena in July with her Pacific des Essarts.
Today the lady rider announced on her Facebook page that she decided to put her jumping career on hold due to her changing life situation. She also decided to move back to Finland.