Social Contact Opening – Enhance Equine Well-Being

Enhancing Equine Well-being – Through Social Contact in the Stall

The new Social contact partition from Röwer & Rüb – for a horse-friendly home

Horses are herd animals, and their well-being depends greatly on the ability to interact with their own kind. Our Social contact partition is designed precisely for this purpose. It allows safe, controlled interaction between neighboring stalls, promoting calmness, contentment, and balance in horses.

Jessica von Bredow-Werndl rides a relaxed horse outside

A product with purpose

Developed by Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and the Röwer & Rüb team, this innovation embodies a clear goal: to create a safe and species-appropriate home for horses. The Social contact partition supports the animals’ natural social behavior – without compromising safety.

Thoughtful design – safety in every detail

Crafted from high-quality steel tubing, the Social contact partition offers exceptional durability and stability. The opening width can be individually adjusted. The color scheme matches the design of the partition wall – in powder-coated systems, the steel frame is, of course, coated to match.
Every element of this solution has been engineered for maximum safety: rounded edges, a solid anchoring system, and an intelligent latch mechanism with spring bolts ensure the grille inserts remain securely in place.

View through the partition for social interaction into the rear stalls with horses

Visualization of a partition for social interaction for horse stalls and the half-closed grille insert

Visualization of a partition for social interaction for horse stalls and grille insert.

Flexibility in everyday use – for horses and humans

The Social contact partition can be easily integrated into all fixed Röwer & Rüb partition walls, including the solid wood version. The grille insert can be fitted or removed quickly and safely by a single person, without tools.
This allows the grille to be opened or closed as needed – for targeted rest periods or a safe retreat in the evening hours.

Retrofitting? No problem.

Existing partition walls can also be adapted with ease. The existing bars are removed, a custom U-profile cover is fitted, and the new Social contact partition is securely installed.
The new Social contact partition combines functionality with design, flexibility with safety – creating space for what truly matters: the well-being of our horses.

Discover the story behind it in the video.