because of new rules Sweden also start in the 2009 Meydan FEI Nations Cup.
2009 is the first FEI Nations Cup Promotional League season with a Final.
The 2009 Promotional League North and South America consists only of the Nations Cup of the United States in Wellington, Florida.
The Nations Cups of Canada and Argentina are because of time reasons part of the 2010 Promotional League North and South America.
The two best-placed teams in the 2009 Promotional League Final move into the 2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup.