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Dax Adam

Dax Adam was born in Scarborough Ontario, Canada in 1982. As a result of complications at birth (15 weeks premature) he is afflicted with Cerebral Palsy. At age four Dax was introduced to horses and riding by recommendation of his physiotherapist Tema Stien and Margaret Ameli. From the first moment Dax was mounted on the horse he felt a magical connection!

At the very early age of eight it was his goal to compete at the Paralympics. Dax began competing when he was thirteen years old. He became a well known name and face at the Regional, Provincial and National level in Ontario achieving consecutive top honors at all levels. In 1997, 1998 and 2001 he was Regional Champion, in 2002 Reserve Champion and in 2000 and 2002 National Champion. Due to his ever present sportsmanship and leadership skills he was recognized with The Captain Mark Phillips Spirit Award and The Edgar Dunn Memorial Award. Dax was also nominated for Disabled Male Athlete of the Year in 2004. Since 2000, he has been short listed to the Canadian Paralympic Team and in 2004, he achieved his dream by being named to the Canadian Paralympic Team for Athens, Greece.

In 2001 Dax´s mom was instrumental in introducing her son to Doreen Resnick a wonderful and extremely helpful lady who guided Dax in the second phase of his riding career. Under Doreen´s wing and mounted on her two advanced level horses MR Mc Duff and Panache, Dax was able to expand his knowledge and skills. A seasoned dressage competitor, Doreen was quick to spot Dax´s ability, drive and dedication. She put him in touch with her long time coach Gary Vander Ploeg, a top Canadian FEI dressage trainer and coach, based at Pine Ridge Farm, King, Ontario. Dax credits all of the people at Pine Ridge Farm but particularly Gary for preparing him to pursue his greater goals. Thanks to his unique and patient approach he has nurtured Dax to learn to ride with feeling and sensitivity.

In turn, Dax is passing this along to all horses and riders that he influences.

Dax´s International accolades include representing Canada at:

  • Pacific Rim International
  • Inner Vision Championships
  • World Championships in Belgium
  • Canadian Open International 2004
  • Detroit Open, 2004
  • North American Young Rider Championships 2004
  • Paralympics in Athens Greece 2004

Dax and his horse Copper Rose were accompanied to Athens by Gary. Thanks to the kindness and generosity of the VanderPloeg family not only do dreams come true but Dax was able to have familiar faces of his mom and Jeanie VanderPloeg in the stands to cheer him on during the competition. Dax was the subject of a special leading up to Athens. He was able to showcase his long time equine partner, Copper Rose, a chestnut, Thoroughbred mare. Originally from British Columbia were she had spent 13 years of her life competing Hunter/Jumper.

Rose has proven to be a quick learner, which along with her giving temperament has allowed her to quickly progress through her dressage career to become confirmed at second level schooling most Third level movements. Despite maintaining his weekly training schedule and traveling abroad Dax still finds time to be a Volunteer Assistant Instructor at CARD applying his own brand of expertise to help other disabled riders with similar goals in mind.