Welcome Katgirl.
I had a supposed ‘mid life crisis’ about 5 years ago in my early 40’s and got into trail riding after a 10-15 year get off.
Prior to that I was doing observed trials comp. or what they now call ‘Moto Trials’.
I thought it was only men who had these ‘mid life crisies’ ?
As far a I am concerned it should be called a ‘mid life celebration’ in celebration of the things we can still do and enjoy in this mean difficult world 
I live very close to the Watagans and I will soon be organising an easy (by my standard) ride through the Watties for a nice lunch at Millfield, refuel and return.
You will be welcome on the ride and assistance will be given if needed and advice offered ( whatever that’s worth) :S
Keep an eye open in the ‘Organise a Ride” section.