Ponderosa Stud is situated 45 minutes north of the Adelaide city center nestled in the cusp of the Barossa and Clare Wine Regions. The property comprises of 144 acres and its border is the 'River Light'. Rob and Cheryl Hatswell have extensive experience in horse husbandry and have full qualifications as 'Artificial Technicians' for collection and insemination of equine semen.

Their stud comprises a veterinary office, artificial insemination and collection facilities, crush, collection dummy, round yard, free jumping facility, dressage arena with podium, stallion yards, mare yards with shelters, indoor stables and wash bays.