Gorgeous black scrolled patterned dressage pad. Elegant and subtle. NWT - never been on a horse. Stored inside. The pad is definitely black w/ a slightly lighter background and darker scrolling pattern. Peaking out on the center crest of the pad is a tiny bit of silver bling in the shape of a "z" (for horze brand). I lightened the second picture to better show the scroll pattern of the pad. A showstopper!