Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum of Germany was the defending champion, having won the 2009 final in Las Vegas, Nevada.
She didn't start at the 2010 FEI World Cup Jumping Final because of the birth of her daughter shortly previous to this event.
[2] Also Yuri Mansur Guerios, second placed rider in the South American League could not start at the World Cup Final.
The FEI appointed veterinarian stressed that there was no indication or evidence of any malpractice by McLain Ward or any member of the team.
[7] In July 2010 the FEI and McLain Ward agreed to avoid extensive litigations, that Sapphire was incorrectly eliminated.