Horst was born February 23, 1971 in Akron, Ohio, and currently resides in the Akron area.

Art had always been a part of Horst's life. He was constantly exploring various mediums, progressing in its various realms. In high school, Horst experimented with photography, painting, and sculpture, building a grand portfolio. His pieces won a variety of awards from various shows, including Scholastics. His artwork has also led him to the Maryland Institute College of Art, gaining scholarships to strengthen his education. Horst transferred to Kent State in 1990, where he took an entirely different direction in his learning. He studied to become an art teacher, gaining his B.A. in art education in 1996, while also gaining a minor in studio art, art history, and secondary education. A few years later, he began to teach in Cleveland Municipal Schools, where he has been teaching since.

Along the way of gaining his M.A. at Kent State University in 2003, Horst found a new medium to experiment with, one that he found a love for. Felting became the key to his expression, designing garments that became increasingly more elaborate in design and thought with each created piece. As well, with progression, each creation became all the more wearable.