In 1882 Horner made his debut for Surrey against Oxford University and played regularly until 1886.
Horner was a right-arm fast medium bowler and took 252 wickets at an average of 17.73 and a best performance of 8 for 35.
He was a right-handed batsman and played 193 innings in 65 first class matches with an average of 7.58 and a top score of 37 not out.
[4] He remained involved with Surrey for the rest of his life as a member of the committee and he attended the Oval or Lord's on most summer afternoons.
[3] Horner died at Gloucester Terrace, Regent's Park at the age of 68.