I actually find the newer bikes make the trails easier then they used to be since I don't think I'm a better rider but I never did the drops that I do now when I was 21. I had fun but its a whole new level now and I'm faster off-road then I was even though I'm currently a slower rider onroad then I used to be.
Looks like a fun rig you have there for trying them out, doesn't matter blue square or not, everyone starts somewhere. Just keep trying as you said.