The Zhongdian is the smallest subtype of the Tibetan horse. It originated in the valleys of Tibet, and, similarly to other Tibetan subtypes, it is exceptionally adapted for walking over the high, mountainous terrains of Tibet while carrying cargo or a rider on its back.

Conformation:
The conformation of the Zhongdian is similar to the conformation of other Tibetan horses, except for their head which is narrower.

Performance metrics:
The following are the: range, average, (SD), and MOE of performance metrics of ordered Zhongdian horses in Horse Isle (not bred ones). In rare cases, horses might have metrics outside of the range. Breeders can produce horses that are beyond this range.

Speed: 12.7-13.7, 13.2 (0.2), 0.04.
Sprint: 29-40, 34 (2), 0.45.

Accel: 0.78-0.99, 0.88 (0.05), 0.01.
Decel: 0.82-0.97, 0.90 (0.03), 0.01.

Jump: 4.67-4.94, 4.78 (0.05), 0.01.
Pull: 1.85-2.28, 2.07 (0.11), 0.02.

Turning: 39.91-53.52, 46.29 (3.38), 0.66.
Reverse: 2.0-2.6, 2.3 (0.1), 0.03.

Stamina: 46.80-51.00, 48.92 (0.82), 0.16.
Reaction: 0.77-0.86, 0.82 (0.02), 0.00.

Coats & Height:
Colors: usually bay or chestnut, but also black, and brown.

Additionals: flaxen, linebacked, sooty. The coat is always solid.

Height: 11.3hh to 12.3hh.