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On the TV show "Gunsmoke," the character Buck was played by several different horses over the course of the series. The exact number of horses that portrayed Buck is not definitively documented, but it is estimated that at least five different horses were used for the role. Each horse was trained for specific stunts and scenes to ensure the safety and success of the filming process.
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.
They were not generally named. Festus' mule was named Ruth.
He rode a number of different horses - Marshal , Faithful Old Buck .
The official website doesn't say anything but "there were several horses," but two of the horses were Marshal and Buck.