The Dutch four-in-hand driver won his first World Cup of the season by a mere 0.1 point, but it clinched a spot in the final in Bordeaux.
Driving
The Dutch driver clinched the FEI Driving World Cup, marking his first London International Horse Show win in seven years.
As the year comes to a close, we look at the individuals who are leading the pack in their particular discipline, and the top 100 Canadians.
The Belgian driver clinched his second victory in the series following his win at the opening leg in Lyon in November.
There has not been a lot of movement at the top of most of the rankings; Naima Moreira Laliberté is now Canada's leading dressage rider.
The Australian current world #1-ranked four-in-hand driver and his team were polished and consistent over the two days of competition.
Driving’s biggest names will showcase their skills and speed in the new series taking place at European shows between November and February.
Here is a snapshot of the chart-toppers for the month, and how the Canadians stack up following the Paris Olympics.
Switzerland's Mario Gandolfo is crowned the new world champion, while Team France is once again golden; Canada's Kelly Bruder places 16th.
It was a record-breaking 7th consecutive individual gold for Boyd Exell and the 12th Dutch team gold in Szilvásvárad, Hungary.