G. R. Carter

Who is G. R. Carter?

G. R. Carter, JR is a professional American Quarter Horse jockey. On June 1, 2008, he became the all-time leading money earning jockey in American Quarter Horse racing history surpassing the previous record of $41,405,207 in mount earnings. He has continued to add to the record since, topping the $63-million mark. On July 6, 2013, Carter became the jockey with the most mounts in AQHA racing history after he piloted his 22,294th horse down the straightaway at Ruidoso Downs Race Track. At the end of 2013, Carter has had 22,628 mounts aboard American Quarter Horses.

Carter has been named American Quarter Horse Association World Champion Jockey ten times in his career including six years consecutively from 2003-2008. In the history of the award, no other jockey has won more than five titles.