Stirrup holder

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The term was thematized on an old election poster

Stirrup holder stands for

  • Stirrup holder (harness) , holder, connecting part of the stirrup with the saddle of the mount
  • Stirrup holder (role) , someone who holds someone else's stirrups to make it easier for them to get into the saddle. Often disparaging for politicians who play a lesser role themselves but help the party seen as an opponent to come to power.