The official website doesn't say anything but "there were several horses," but two of the horses were Marshal and Buck.
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He had at least 3 Buckskin horses. there was one with 4 black socks, one with 2 white socks and one with one white sock. And of course Marshal and a few other that were just used on one episode each.
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James Arness .
That would be Arvo Ojala who was the gunfighter opposite Matt Dillon in the opening sequence of 'Gunsmoke' .
Marshal Matt Dillon never married on Gunsmoke. He was involved with Miss Kitty Russell, owner of the Long Branch Saloon, but they never married. Check out Toby Keith's song "Shoulda Been a Cowboy" in which he talks about Marshal Dillon & Miss Kitty.
Marshal Matt Dillon rode a male buckskin horse on the TV show "Gunsmoke." Male horses are typically preferred for riding due to their size, strength, and behavior. Male horses, known as stallions or geldings, are often chosen for their temperament and suitability for working as a riding horse. In the case of Marshal Matt Dillon's horse, it was likely a male to best fit the character and requirements of the show.