THE ESM TEAM
Horsemen serving horsemen, our team is driven by experience, passion, and a shared commitment to always put the horse first.
Dr. Alan Donnell
Dr. Alan Donnell is a highly respected equine veterinarian and lameness specialist known throughout the performance horse industry for his expertise in diagnosing and treating equine athletes. A native Texan and a 1984 graduate of Oklahoma State University, Dr. Donnell has dedicated his career to advancing the field of equine lameness diagnostics and sports medicine.
Dr. Donnell founded his veterinary practice La Mesa Equine Lameness Center in Pilot Point, Texas, where he has spent more than 25 years building one of the most trusted equine veterinary practices in the country. Focused on the diagnosis and treatment of lameness and performance related injuries, La Mesa has become a destination practice for horse owners, trainers, and veterinarians seeking expert evaluation and treatment of equine athletes.
Due to Dr. Donnell’s extensive knowledge, commitment to client service, and relentless pursuit of excellence in equine veterinary medicine, clients travel from across the United States and around the world to seek his expertise. His unparalleled diagnostic ability and experience with elite performance horses have made him one of the most sought after equine veterinarians at major horse shows and competitions worldwide.
Through his leadership and dedication to the advancement of equine sports medicine and lameness evaluation, Dr. Donnell has played a significant role in shaping modern approaches to the care and longevity of performance horses.
Dr. Josh Donnell &
Dr. Cameron Stoudt
Dr. Josh Donnell is a board certified Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist (DACVSMR) dedicated to advancing the care and performance of equine athletes. Raised in Canyon, Texas, Dr. Donnell grew up immersed in the western performance horse industry where he competed in rodeo events including roping and steer wrestling. That early exposure to working horses sparked his lifelong passion for equine veterinary medicine and performance horse health.
Dr. Donnell earned his undergraduate degree from West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) before completing his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine (TAMU). Following veterinary school, he expanded his clinical experience internationally through an internship at the Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital in Australia, where he gained extensive exposure to high level equine sports medicine cases.
He later completed a highly competitive Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at Colorado State University (CSU), one of the leading programs in the field. After completing his advanced training, Dr. Donnell became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (DACVSMR), a distinction held by a small number of veterinarians specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of equine athletes.
Today, Dr. Donnell focuses on equine sports medicine, performance horse rehabilitation, and lameness diagnostics, helping horses recover from injury while improving long term strength, soundness, and athletic performance.
Dr. Cameron Stoudt, DVM
Dr. Cameron Stoudt brings extensive surgical expertise and performance horse experience to Equine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation. She spent much of her teenage years riding her stepfather’s ranch horses on the trails of Montana, developing a deep appreciation for the partnership between horse and rider that continues to guide her veterinary career today.
Dr. Stoudt attended Oklahoma State University (OSU) where she served as captain of the Women’s Tennis Team while completing her undergraduate studies and later earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. After veterinary school, she pursued advanced surgical training through a one year internship followed by a three year equine surgical residency at Texas Equine Hospital in Bryan, Texas, where she trained under renowned equine surgeon Dr. Clifford M. Honnas.
Following her residency, Dr. Stoudt remained at Texas Equine Hospital as an associate veterinarian for ten years, developing extensive experience in equine surgery, sports medicine, and advanced diagnostics. Her work focuses on helping equine athletes recover from injury and return to peak performance through a combination of surgical expertise, sports medicine knowledge, and individualized care.
At Equine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Dr. Stoudt continues her commitment to providing exceptional veterinary care for performance horses across multiple disciplines.
Dr. Sherry Johnson
Dr. Sherry Johnson is a board certified Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist (DACVSMR) dedicated to advancing the science and practice of equine rehabilitation for performance horses. Raised on a row crop farm in Iowa, Dr. Johnson spent much of her childhood on horseback, developing an early connection to horses that ultimately shaped her career in equine veterinary medicine.
Dr. Johnson earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University, where she developed a strong interest in equine performance medicine and rehabilitation. Following veterinary school, she completed a competitive internship at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala (EMCO) in Florida, one of the nation’s leading equine referral hospitals known for treating elite equine athletes across multiple disciplines.
She then pursued advanced specialty training through the Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at Colorado State University, one of the most respected programs in the field. After completing her residency, Dr. Johnson achieved board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (DACVSMR). She has continued to advance her expertise through a Ph.D. program focused on rehabilitation modalities related to tendon healing, contributing to the evolving science of equine rehabilitation and recovery.
Dr. Johnson and Dr. Josh Donnell both trained under the mentorship of Dr. Alan Donnell and Dr. Dave Frisbie, whose leadership helped shape modern approaches to equine sports medicine and performance horse care. After Dr. Josh Donnell and Dr. Cameron Stoudt married, the three veterinarians came together with a shared vision and purchased the practice founded by Donnell and Frisbie. Their goal was to expand the practice into what is now known as Equine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation (ESMR).
Today, Dr. Johnson focuses on orthopedic rehabilitation, performance horse conditioning, and advanced recovery programs designed to help equine athletes safely return to work following injury. Her work combines veterinary medicine, biomechanics, and rehabilitation science to improve tendon healing, athletic performance, and long term soundness in equine athletes.