A spectacular first half acrobatic strike by Scott Jones gave Chi the lead in this encounter at Five Heads Park but Horndean bounced back after the break to condemn Chichester to a second pre-season loss in five days.
Chichester suffered a first pre-season defeat to FA Vase semi-finalists United Services Portsmouth who went ahead in the 25th minute thanks to an own goal, added a second on the half hour and a third just after the break.
A Kaleem Haitham header, a first senior team strike for Theo Bennetts and an own goal helped Chichester progress to the final of the Dave Kew Cup in their opening pre-season encounter against Pagham.
Ryan Davidson is delighted to be back training as the squad prepare for the new season.
Action from CCFC Under 18 side's 2-1 friendly win at Shoreham
City head coach Dan Potter, thinks the players will be in good shape come August.
Chichester City Women gain promotion to the Southern Region Women's Football league Division one.
Under 18 Manager Josh White can't wait to start his new job at Chichester City