Just about any color goes well with a black colored horse. For schooling or lessons let your tastes show and pick saddle pads in the colors or patterns you like the best. For shows the pad should conform to the show organizations rules.
For example in western sports a large square pad or blanet can be any color unless the rules state otherwise and people tend to match the pads to their outfits. In english classes the typical colors are white and black , either in a square shape or a fitted pad shape.
I find that a navy blue or baby blue look quite nice on a dun colored horse. To some people a 'saddle cloth' is a saddle pad or saddle blanket. It is worn under the saddle on top of the horse's back.
Usely black tack looks good on bay's.
Saddle breds, Morgans and Hackneys are some good 5 gaited horses.
saddle club
A saddle blanket is used for cushioning and comfort to prevent rubbing and pressure points between the horse's back and the saddle. It also helps absorb sweat and dirt to keep the saddle clean and in good condition.
So you do not fall off the horse, plus it would make things more comfortable for the horse
When you remove the saddle from your horse, you simply loosen the cinch (or girth depending on where you live), put the off-side (left) stirrup and cinch over the saddle horn (or drape the stirrup leather over the seat if using an English saddle), and lift or slide the saddle off of your horse's back. When you've gotten the saddle off, it's a good idea to give your horse a good brushing to keep him comfortable. When you don't even know how to take the saddle off you really don't need to be riding!
The best place to ride a horse is sitting on it's back, preferably on a saddle.
You don't have to clean a horse's saddle EVERY day. If you want to be really clean you can clean it every day but a good amount is around every three days.
a black horse
Yes, the National Show Horse breed was begun in part to participate in saddle seat classes.
When taking off your horse's saddle, you should gently remove the girth, then carefully lift the saddle off the horse's back, being mindful not to bump or startle the horse. After removing the saddle, it's a good practice to check your horse's back for any signs of rubbing or soreness.