Brisker steed initially more excitable (8)

I believe the answer is:

snappier

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'brisker' is the definition.
('snappy' can be a synonym of 'brisk')

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Another definition for snappier that I've seen is " More stylish".)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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