Horses that might feature on the menu? (8)

I believe the answer is:

trotters

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'horses' is the definition.
(trotter is a kind of horse)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for trotters that I've seen before include "They carry pigs" , "Sitcom family" , "Slow runners or pigs' feet." , "Racing horses or pigs feet" , "footing?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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