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Small amounts put on horses (4)

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I believe the answer is:

bits

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This clue could be a double definition.

'small amounts' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'on horses' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'put' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for bits that I've seen before include "Small pieces" , "Small units of digital memory" , "Parts" , "Pieces, fragments" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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