"Just Like Them Horses" was generally met with favorable reviews and charted on the American country songs survey in 2016.

"Just Like Them Horses" was first penned by Liz Hengber, who had written the song in response to her friend dying of cancer.

"[3] The Oklahoman described the song as a "poignant tribute to her late father", further calling it an "achingly lovely ballad".

[5] Country Living commented, "For Reba McEntire, 'Just Like Them Horses,' is so much more than a track off of her latest album, Love Somebody—it's an emotional tribute to her father, who passed away just after she recorded the song in October 2014.

[7] "Just Like Them Horses" spent one week on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at number 37 in February 2016.