Rider's foot holder (7)

I believe the answer is:

stirrup

(Other definitions for stirrup that I've seen before include "rider needs" , "Jockey's foot support" , "Equine foot rest" , "Small bone of the middle ear - it purrs (anag)" , "supporter?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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