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.

World #1 singles driver Kelly Houtappels-Bruder will lead the charge at Le Pin-au-Haras in France, September 19-22.

The Lipizzaner state stud farm at Szilvásvárad will be the venue; The Netherlands is favoured to win a 12th world title.

A look at the leaderboards as the Paris Olympics approach, and which Canadians hold down top-100 positions.

Here is a snapshot of the leaders for the month in the senior World Rankings, and the top-100 Canadians.

Here is the monthly snapshot of the main movers and shakers in the senior World Rankings, including how the Canadians are faring.

A look at the current leaders in all the FEI disciplines and where our Canadians are currently sitting as the season heats up.

The battle in Bordeaux was the most close-fought in years, with just fractions separating the winner from rival Boyd Exell.

The title race is tighter than ever thanks to Belgium’s Dries Degrieck, who has upset the applecart and put himself into serious contention.