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Move spur backward to get to rider’s footrests (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stirrups

'to rider's footrests' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'move spur backward' is the wordplay.
'move' becomes 'stir' (stirring is a kind of moving).
'backward' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'spur' in reverse letter order is 'rups'.
'stir'+'rups'='STIRRUPS'

'to get' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for stirrups that I've seen before include "Riding equipment" , "Metal loops for rider's feet" , "Horse riders put their feet in them" , "items which support cavalry" , "Riders' foot-rests" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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