EQUI.xml has been edited to remove the cast bar
EQUI_animation.xml has been edited to include cast gems BUT it will also work if you do NOT unzip the EQUI_animation.xml (to help with compatability with other mods) - again if you chose not to use the animation.xml, the gems will not show up in the hotbutton pads.
There is also a .txt file included detailing the changes made in the EQUI_animation.xml