The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CRUPPER
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The straight part
We know that "such as this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case such as this = crupper.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CRUPPER mean?
CRUPPER noun- A strap, looped under a horse's tail, used to stop a saddle from slipping.
- The buttocks or rump, especially of a horse.
- A piece of armour covering the hindquarters of a horse.
- To fit with a crupper; to place a crupper upon.