Career
Horwood was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm roundarm, although his exact bowling style is not known. He was born at Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. Horwood made his first-class debut for Sussex against Hampshire in 1864 at Day"s Ground, Southampton.
He made further first-class appearances for Sussex, one in 1864 in a return fixture against Hampshire at the Royal Brunswick Ground, Hove, and a second against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge in 1865.
He was unsuccessful in his three matches, scoring 23 runs at an average of 7.66, with a high score of 12 not out. He died at the Manor House at Broadwater, Sussex, on 7 January 1870.