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I agree with the previous suggestions: if at all possible, get connected with someone at your barn or in a local saddle club who owns a seasoned trail horse and ask if they would be willing to ride with you from time to time, as a confidence-booster for your own horse.
Be clear about the fact that you are working on introducing your horse to trails, so you may need to do some training-breaks along the way if your horse starts having issues.
If you just say "hey, can I join you on a ride some time," they may not realize that this is more of a "training" ride. That can end up being frustrating for them and nerve-wrecking for you and your horse.
Happy trails!
Be clear about the fact that you are working on introducing your horse to trails, so you may need to do some training-breaks along the way if your horse starts having issues.
If you just say "hey, can I join you on a ride some time," they may not realize that this is more of a "training" ride. That can end up being frustrating for them and nerve-wrecking for you and your horse.
Happy trails!
