Bone in the ear (7)

I believe the answer is:

stirrup

(Other definitions for stirrup that I've seen before include "In which a rider's foot rests" , "Equestrian footrest" , "Bit of tack" , "rider needs" , "Rider's footpiece" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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